These Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are packed with flavor, loaded with lean protein, and their low-carb and gluten-free! A delicious option for an easy weeknight dinner, game day food, or party appetizer. This buffalo chicken meatball recipe is full of herbs and veggies, ground chicken, and a nice coating of Buffalo Sauce. Plus, an amazing blue cheese sauce that you can use to drizzle or dunk - you decide!
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- Why I Love this Buffalo Chicken Meatball Recipe
- Buffalo Chicken Meatball Ingredients
- How do you make buffalo chicken meatballs?
- How To Cook Meatballs
- Ingredients for the most delicious Blue Cheese Sauce
- How to make the blue cheese sauce:
- Storing Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
- Freezing Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
- Other Buffalo Flavored and Buffalo Chicken Recipes You Will Love:
- Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Finding the best meatball recipe can be tricky. But trust me you're in good hands you’ve come to meatball mecca!
I know it’s not nice to brag but I’m just telling you like it is. I’ve mastered the meatball recipe. And that includes low-carb and gluten-free meatballs as well. Just saying.
Because I adore them so much I have quite the collection of amazing meatball recipes on the blog which you need to try ASAP… Healthy Meal Prep Baked Turkey Meatballs, French Onion Chicken Meatballs, Air Fryer Italian Meatballs, Spinach feta chicken meatballs... there are many more just go to my meatball category to see all the options.
They are all amazing and perfect for meal prep and freezing, weeknight dinners, and party appetizers.
Think about all the ways to enjoy them: meatball subs, meatball pizza, meatball sliders, meatball soup, meatball wraps, spaghetti and meatballs, and meatballs and lentils… I could do this all day!!
They are like little pills of protein, seasoned in any way you desire waiting to be devoured.
Clearly, by now you know my fondness for meatballs, let me explain all the reasons why I love this Buffalo Chicken Meatball recipe and why you will too.
Why I Love this Buffalo Chicken Meatball Recipe
- These meatballs are perfect for making ahead and can easily be frozen.
- They are a great option for meal prep since they can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Form them with an ice cream scoop and place them onto a parchment-lined baking sheet – it’s super easy with no mess.
- Tip for forming them: Keep a small bowl of water nearby to dip your scoop in when needed. This will keep the meatball mixture from sticking to the scoop. And this tip works great if you wanna be hands-on and roll them into perfect little baby basketballs.
- They are packed with protein and flavor, while also being lower in fat and calories than traditional buffalo wings. Plus, they’re gluten-free and low-carb.
- And they’re baked in the oven so they’re healthier without the addition of any extra oil, and they’re hands-off cooking with no grease splatters all over your kitchen.
Winner Winner, chicken meatball dinner!!
It’s the combination of ingredients that makes these meatballs come out so tender, flavorful, and juicy.
Buffalo Chicken Meatball Ingredients
- Ground chicken
- Almond meal/ almond flour (bread crumbs if you aren’t watching your carbs)
- A large egg
- Garlic cloves
- Small yellow onion
- Green onions
- Celery
- Parsley
- Salt and pepper
- Cayenne pepper
- Frank's Original Red Hot Sauce (it is gluten-free)
- Butter
How do you make buffalo chicken meatballs?
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
And line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, almond meal, egg, garlic, onions, green onions, parsley, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Stir until just combined.
Use an 11/2 inch ice cream scoop and form the meatballs.
If needed have a small bowl of water to dip the scoop to prevent the meat mixture from sticking. (You can also get your hands wet and roll each meatball in the palm of your hands if preferred.)
How To Cook Meatballs
Place the meatballs onto a prepared baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted in the center of the meatball reads 165 degrees.
To make the Buffalo Sauce and add butter to a pot or large skillet over medium heat, and stir in Hot Sauce. Allow the sauce to cook for 1-2 minutes, then turn off the heat.
Add the cooked chicken meatballs to the pot, and gently fold them in the sauce so they all are coated. As the sauce cools, it will form a nice coating that sticks to the meatballs.
Serve immediately, drizzled with blue cheese sauce or your favorite ranch dressing.
So if you’re a saucy person like me you’re going to want to whip up this Blue Cheese sauce to drizzle on your chicken meatballs.
It is so tasty, the perfect balance to the spicy buffalo sauce.
Ingredients for the most delicious Blue Cheese Sauce
- Greek yogurt
- Mayo
- Buttermilk
- Fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
- Green onions
- Blue cheese
- Parsley
- Celery
How to make the blue cheese sauce:
Combine the first seven ingredients in a small bowl.
Heat the blue cheese crumbles in the microwave for 30 seconds then mix into the combined ingredients. Now stir in the parsley and celery.
Storing Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
You can store leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days. To reheat the meatballs use a pan on the stovetop, your slow cooker on low, or your microwave.
Freezing Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Place your cooked homemade meatballs in a freezer-safe, airtight container or bag and freeze them for up to 3 months.
When you’re ready to enjoy, let the meatballs thaw in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight, and then heat them in a pan on the stovetop, your slow cooker on low, or your microwave.
Toss them with the Buffalo Sauce and enjoy.
When it comes to making easy and delicious buffalo chicken meatballs, it doesn't get much better than this!
With just a few ingredients and a few easy steps, you can whip up the perfect meal for your family or share these as a tasty appetizer at any gathering or party.
Trust me you’ll be the star of the show!
Other Buffalo Flavored and Buffalo Chicken Recipes You Will Love:
- Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower with Blue Cheese Sauce (Low Carb)
- Instant Pot Buffalo Wings with Avocado Ranch Dip (Low Carb)
- Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash Buffalo Chicken (Low Carb)
- Buffalo Chicken Baby Bell Peppers (Low Carb)
- Buffalo Shrimp and Blue Cheese Grits
- Buffalo Chicken Burgers with Blue Cheese Sauce
So, I hope you love this Buffalo Chicken Meatball recipe as much as I do.
What can I say – I’m working hard for you. Now print, save, or Yum the recipe, and off to the grocery store you go!
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
These buffalo chicken meatballs are packed with flavor, loaded with lean protein, and their low-carb and gluten-free! A delicious option for an easy weeknight dinner, game day food, or party appetizer. With herbs and veggies, ground chicken, and a nice coating of Buffalo Sauce. Plus, an amazing blue cheese sauce that you can use to drizzle or dunk - you decide!
Ingredients
For The Meatballs & Buffalo Sauce:
- 1 pound lean ground chicken
- ¾ cup almond meal, almond flour (bread crumbs if not following a low-carb diet)
- 1 large egg
- 4 medium size garlic cloves, minced
- ½ small onion, finely chopped
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- ⅓ cup finely chopped celery, plus another one-third cup for garnish (about 3 stalks)
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon Salt and pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground Cayenne pepper
- ⅓ cup Frank's Original Red Hot Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
For The Blue Cheese Sauce:
- ¼ cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup fat-free buttermilk
- Juice of ¼ lemon, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely sliced green onion
- 3 ounces blue cheese, (more for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley (more for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery (more for garnish)
Instructions
For The Meatballs & Buffalo Sauce:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, almond meal, egg, garlic, onions, green onions, parsley, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Stir until combined.
- Use an 11/2 inch ice cream scoop and form the meatballs.
If needed have a small bowl of water to dip the scoop to prevent the meat mixture from sticking. (You can also get your hands wet and roll each meatball in the palm of your hands if preferred.) - Place the meatballs onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted in the center of the meatball reads 165 degrees.
- To make the Buffalo Sauce, add butter to a pot or large skillet over medium heat, and stir in Tabasco sauce. Allow the sauce to incorporate for 1-2 minutes, then turn off heat.
- Add the cooked meatballs to the pot, and gently coat them in the sauce. As the sauce cools, it will form a nice coating that sticks to the meatballs.
- Serve immediately, drizzled with blue cheese sauce, if desired.
For The Blue Cheese Sauce:
- Combine the first seven ingredients in a small bowl.
- Heat the blue cheese crumbles in the microwave for 30 seconds then mix into the combined ingredients. Now stir in the parsley and celery.
Notes
Use the time while the meatballs are cooking in the oven to prepare the Blue Cheese Sauce and the Buffalo Sauce.
Nutrition Information
Yield
21Serving Size
1 meatball w/sauceAmount Per Serving Calories 169Total Fat 13gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 43mgSodium 227mgCarbohydrates 5gFiber 1gSugar 2gProtein 9g
This nutrition card uses an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. This estimate is not a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice!
Lori
Wow, this recipe looks amazing!!
I live in Buffalo NY so it's a very fitting recipe for this area...
I'm also going to make it keto because myself and my daughter are both doing the keto way.
Thanks for the recipe.
I'm sure I'll be making this a lot more in the future.
holly
Hi Lori I try to to make my recipes as authentic as possible so happy to hear the recipe fits in NY! Let me know how these meatballs are keto I would love to hear all about it!
Kristena
We prep lunches and use these meatballs in a salad. We have also used the base of these meatballs w/o the buffalo sauce with other meals. The texture and flavor are delicious. We are very grateful to have come across this recipe and use it often. Thank you!
Bryan
Thank you Kristena! I agree these chicken meatballs are super-diverse. You may also like the turkey version for meal prep: https://tasteandsee.com/healthy-meal-prep-baked-turkey-meatballs/. Enjoy!! - Holly & Bryan
Cindy
Perhaps I missed it but wondering how many meatballs make up a serving? Just interested for the nutritional count. Thank you!
Bryan
Hi Cindy the nutrition calcs shown here are for one meatball with sauce, so you can decide how many meatballs will make sense to include in a serving depending on your nutrition goals. Enjoy!
Gretchen
Buffalo anything.....yep, I am in!!!
karrie@tasty ever after
I love meatballs and chicken buffalo anything, so this is the best of both worlds. Love this recipe for serving to a bunch of people during summer parties too! Pinned 🙂
holly
Yayy! Thanks for pinning and your kind words Karrie! I love it when something taste/looks so good that you'd think it was bad for you!
Gretchen
This is so much fun!! Can't wait for more of March Meatball Madness!! This looks amazing in the bibb lettuce....sounds like a slam dunk to me! Keep the great recipes coming!!
holly
Thanks Gretchen! I'm so excited about March Meatball Madness!! And I'm thrilled that you are too! Teamwork makes the dream work!!?