Craving a flavor-packed appetizer or snack? Look no further than these Baked Buffalo Chicken Mini Meatballs! These bite-sized delights combine the classic taste of buffalo wings with the convenience of meatballs, making them a perfect party food or game-day treat. With a crispy outer layer and a juicy, tender interior, these meatballs are sure to be a hit with everyone. Not only are they delicious, but they are also incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort.
In this article, we provide you with two mouthwatering recipes for Baked Buffalo Chicken Mini Meatballs. The first recipe is for traditional buffalo chicken meatballs, featuring a spicy and tangy coating. The second recipe takes a unique twist on the classic by incorporating a creamy ranch dressing mix, resulting in a flavor combination that is both bold and creamy. Both recipes are detailed with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure perfect results every time. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy!
BUFFALO CHICKEN MEATBALLS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield 18 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the hot sauce, remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Combine the chicken, breadcrumbs, celery, egg, onions and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add 2/3 cup of the cooled hot sauce mixture (reserve the rest) and mix to combine. Form the chicken mixture into 2-inch meatballs (about 18 total) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake until cooked through, about 20 minutes, brushing the meatballs with the reserved hot sauce mixture during the last 8 minutes.
- For the sauce: Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, blue cheese and vinegar in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the meatballs with the sauce and celery sticks.
MINI BUFFALO CHICKEN BALLS
These balls will definitely get any party started. Buffalo's finest bar food minus the bones is the perfect food to serve for the big game, a surprising appetizer, or even passed as a fancy hors d'oeuvre. It's the best part of hot and spicy wings with none of the mess. If you like your balls extra spicy, you can always add an extra tablespoon or two of hot sauce to the recipe. Make one batch and you'll know why these are a staff fave and top seller at the Shop. Serve with Blue Cheese Dressing.
Provided by Daniel Holzman
Categories Chicken Appetizer Bake Super Bowl Father's Day Dinner Poker/Game Night Breadcrumbs Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes about forty 3/4 -inch meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Drizzle the vegetable oil into a 9×13-inch baking dish and use your hand to evenly coat the entire surface. Set aside.
- Combine the butter and hot sauce in a small saucepan, and cook over low heat, whisking until the butter is melted and fully incorporated. Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool for 10 minutes.
- Combine the hot sauce mixture, ground chicken, egg, celery, bread crumbs, and salt in a large mixing bowl and mix by hand until thoroughly incorporated.
- Roll the mixture into round, 3/4 -inch balls, making sure to pack the meat firmly. Place the balls in the prepared baking dish, being careful to line them up snugly and in even rows vertically and horizontally to form a grid. The meatballs should be touching one another.
- Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are firm and cooked through. A meat thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball should read 165°F.
- Allow the meatballs to cool for 5 minutes in the baking dish before serving.
BUFFALO CHICKEN MEATBALLS
I like to dunk these appetizer meatballs in blue cheese or ranch salad dressing. If I make them for a meal, I often skip the dressing and serve with blue cheese polenta on the side. -Amber Massey, Argyle, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, 1/3 cup hot sauce, celery and egg white. Add chicken; mix lightly but thoroughly., Shape into twenty-four 1-in. balls. Place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake 20-25 minutes or until cooked through., Toss meatballs with remaining hot sauce. If desired, drizzle with salad dressing just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 24mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
BAKED BUFFALO CHICKEN MINI MEATBALLS
My mini buffalo chicken meatballs are a healthier alternative to 'wings' and people love them. Like my other beef meatballs they are baked and not fried. The recipe makes about 36, '2 bite' meatballs and they are gluten free if you use gluten free breadcrumbs (sauce is already GF).
Provided by Casey.Company
Categories Free Of...
Time 45m
Yield 36 meatballs, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- line cookie sheet with foil and spray foil with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- in a large bowl, mix ground chicken, panko, celery seed, 1/4 cup of the hot sauce, chopped onion, minced garlic, 2 eggs, salt and pepper. The mixture will be very sticky unlike my other meatball mix (but this is correct). With damp hands shape into 1.5-2 inch balls the best you can (they do not need to be perfect) and place evenly on prepped cookie sheet.
- spray the top of the meatballs with a little cooking spray. important. why? it gives you a crispier / more brown meatball.
- bake meatballs at 350 for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, flip them and bake for an additional 10 minutes (if all the mix does not fit on your cookie sheet, refrigerate mix as you will need to bake a second batch. Do not forget to put new foil and spray on the cookie sheet for second round).
- sauce: in small bowl melt 3/4 cup softened butter (about 30 sec in microwave) and add the remaining 1/2 cup of hot sauce. Taste sauce. A little too hot for you or the kids? That's ok, whisk in 3-5 tbsp of tomato paste until the desired 'heat' is reached (I usually add 3 tbsp tomato paste when I make the sauce).
- drizzle the sauce over the meatballs; gently toss to coat.
- transfer to serving dish with some celery sticks and blue cheese dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.2, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 164.3, Sodium 1149.9, Carbohydrate 12.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.3, Protein 23.7
BAKED BUFFALO CHICKEN
When I make this tangy buffalo chicken breast, I have to double this baked buffalo chicken recipe because it disappears so fast. Better to have leftovers, especially since they make great sandwiches and salads. -Beth Zimmerman, Willingboro, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pour 1/3 cup wing sauce into a shallow dish. Add chicken breasts and turn to coat. Let stand 15 minutes or refrigerate, covered, up , to 24 hours. , Preheat oven to 400°. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, tarragon and pepper. Place bread crumbs and remaining wing sauce in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken in flour mixture to coat all sides; shake off excess. Dip in wing sauce, then in bread crumbs, patting to help coating adhere., Place chicken on a rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 811mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BAKED CHICKEN MEATBALLS
My family loves these chicken meatballs, so they're on the menu often. They're wonderful as an appetizer or when we're watching the game, but I love to turn them into easy dinner options as well. -Haley Herridge, Columbus, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Add chicken; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until cooked through, 20-25 minutes. If desired, top with additional chopped fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 647mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh ground chicken: Fresh ground chicken will give your meatballs a more succulent and flavorful texture.
- Don't overmix the meatball mixture: Overmixing can make the meatballs tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Use a variety of cheeses: Using a blend of cheeses, such as mozzarella, Parmesan, and cheddar, will give your meatballs a more complex flavor.
- Bake the meatballs at a high temperature: Baking the meatballs at a high temperature will help them to brown and crisp on the outside while staying juicy on the inside.
- Make sure the meatballs are cooked through: Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the meatballs have reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) before serving.
Conclusion:
These baked buffalo chicken mini meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or game day gatherings. With their spicy buffalo sauce and cheesy filling, these meatballs are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So, next time you're looking for a fun and flavorful dish to serve, give these baked buffalo chicken mini meatballs a try!
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