Best 12 Baked Buffalo Chicken Mini Meatballs Recipes

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Baked buffalo chicken mini meatballs are a delectable appetizer or main course that combines the flavors of classic buffalo wings with the convenience of bite-sized meatballs. Made with a mixture of ground chicken, bread crumbs, spices, and hot sauce, these meatballs are baked until golden brown and then coated in a tangy buffalo sauce for a perfect balance of heat and flavor. Whether you serve them as a party snack or a family meal, these baked buffalo chicken mini meatballs are sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

BUFFALO CHICKEN MEATBALLS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 18 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 16

Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying baking sheet
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup hot sauce
1 pound ground chicken
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/3 cup minced celery
1 egg
1/2 small onion, grated
Kosher salt
Sauce:
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Celery sticks, for serving

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.

BUFFALO CHICKEN MEATBALLS



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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

3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce, divided
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 large egg white
1 pound lean ground chicken
Reduced-fat blue cheese or ranch salad dressing, optional

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.

BUFFALO CHICKEN BALLS



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Get your Buffalo chicken fix without the mess! These spicy bites come together quickly and fly off the plate just as fast.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup Frank's™ RedHot™ Buffalo Wings Sauce
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 egg
2 cups diced deli rotisserie chicken
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1/2 cup sliced green onions (8 medium)
1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
Additional Buffalo wing sauce
1 cup blue cheese dressing
1 cup carrot sticks
1 cup celery sticks

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line 2 large cookie sheets with sides with foil. Spray foil with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat 1/4 cup wing sauce, the melted butter and egg with whisk; stir in chicken, cheese and onions. Sprinkle Bisquick™ mix over mixture, and use hands to fully mix in. Slightly wet hands with water for easier shaping; shape mixture into 1 1/4-inch balls (about 36); place 1 inch apart on cookie sheets.
  • Bake, rotating pans once halfway through, 23 to 25 minutes or until light brown and cooked through in center. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Using spoon, drizzle with additional wing sauce. Serve warm with dressing and carrot and celery sticks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

BAKED BUFFALO CHICKEN



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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

3/4 cup Buffalo wing sauce, divided
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 cups panko bread crumbs

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

MINI BUFFALO CHICKEN EGG ROLLS



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Long ago, in my more oblivious days, I ordered 'boneless Buffalo wings,' only to be disappointed they weren't wings. It's a bit ironic that all these years later, I'm using chicken breast to create a Buffalo wing alternative, but at least I'm not trying to trick anybody. Less messy than bone-in Buffalo wings and more eventful than the 'boneless' kind, these Buffalo chicken egg rolls are a party snack breakthrough. Serve alongside more hot sauce and celery.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Wraps and Rolls     Egg Roll Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ pound cooked chicken breast
⅓ cup diced celery
2 ounces blue cheese
2 ounces cream cheese
1 tablespoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
salt
freshly ground black pepper
cayenne pepper
14 wonton wrappers, or more as needed
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
oil for frying

Steps:

  • Dice chicken into small cubes. Transfer to a mixing bowl. Add celery, blue cheese, cream cheese, and hot sauce. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix with a spoon until filling is well combined.
  • Beat egg and water together. Brush egg wash over the edges of 1 wonton wrapper. Place a heaping tablespoon of filling near one edge. Spread out with your fingers, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Roll edge up over filling. Crimp in both edges and roll over once more. Fold in about 1/4 inch of dough on either side to seal the ends. Apply more egg wash on top and continue rolling. Place on a plastic-lined baking pan. Repeat with remaining wonton wrappers and filling.
  • Fill a skillet with enough oil to reach halfway up the egg rolls. Heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a skillet over medium heat. Add a batch of egg rolls; fry until browned and crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Fry remaining egg rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 34.1 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 169.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

MINI BUFFALO CHICKEN BALLS



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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

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/3 cup Frank's RedHot Sauce or any other favorite hot sauce
1 pound ground chicken, preferably thigh meat
1 large egg
1/2 celery stalk, minced
3/4 cup bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt

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.

MINI SPICY BUFFALO CHICKEN BALLS WITH BLUE CHEESE AND HOT SAUCE



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These mini chicken meatballs from Daniel Holzman and Michael Chernow of The Meatball Shop get their signature spice from a healthy dose of Frank's RedHot, one of the original hot sauces used to make buffalo wings. Serve for a crowd-pleasing appetizer at your next casual gathering.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes about 75 mini meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
3/4 cup Frank's RedHot hot sauce, plus more for serving
2 pounds ground chicken, preferably thigh meat
2 large eggs
2 ribs celery, minced (about 1 cup)
1 2/3 cups dried breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons coarse salt
Blue Cheese Dressing for Spicy Buffalo Chicken Balls
Celery sticks, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Evenly coat a large rimmed baking sheet with olive oil and set aside.
  • Place butter and hot sauce in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook, whisking, until butter is melted and hot sauce is well incorporated. Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl; let cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.
  • Add chicken, eggs, celery, breadcrumbs, and salt to bowl with butter mixture; using your hands, mix until well combined. Roll chicken mixture into firm, 1-inch round balls and place on prepared baking sheet; arrange the meatballs in rows so that they are touching on all sides. Transfer to oven and bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes.
  • Take out of oven and let stand 5 minutes before removing from baking sheet. Place on a serving platter and drizzle with hot sauce; serve with dressing and celery sticks.

BAKED BUFFALO CHICKEN MINI MEATBALLS



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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

2 lbs ground chicken
2 large eggs
1 cup panko breadcrumbs (you can use gluten free)
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
3/4 cup texas pete original hot sauce (it's gluten free)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup melted salted butter (3/4 stick)
3 -5 tablespoons tomato paste

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

BUFFALO CHICKEN MEATBALLS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 8 to 10 servings (about 28 meatballs)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Nonstick cooking spray, for the parchment, optional
1 pound ground chicken
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons finely diced celery
1 tablespoon hot sauce, such as Frank's Red Hot
1 large egg
1 scallion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Crumbled gorgonzola, for serving
5 to 6 stalks celery, cut into sticks, plus celery leaves, for serving
1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) salted butter
3/4 cup hot sauce, such as Frank's Red Hot

Steps:

  • For the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper covered with cooking spray.
  • Combine the chicken, breadcrumbs, celery, hot sauce, egg, scallion, garlic and some salt and pepper in a bowl. Gently mix until well combined, being careful not to overmix. Using a tablespoon measure, remove scoops of the mixture, roll into balls and put onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake until cooked through and browned, about 15 minutes.
  • For the sauce. Meanwhile, in a saute pan over medium-low heat, melt the butter with the hot sauce, stirring to combine. Once the meatballs are cooked, add to the sauce and toss to coat well.
  • Transfer the meatballs to a platter. Sprinkle over the gorgonzola and celery leaves. Serve with the celery stalks and leaves on the side, as well as some toothpicks to skewer the meatballs as they are devoured.

EASY BUFFALO CHICKEN MEATBALLS



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Started in the oven and finished up in the slow cooker, these easy Buffalo chicken meatballs have all of your favorite chicken wing flavor but are much easier and less messy to eat. They're moist and tender with a slightly toasted exterior and coated in a tangy, spicy sauce with just a hint of sweetness. Use thin celery sticks as skewers and serve them with ranch dressing. Perfect for parties or tailgating!

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Categories     Meatball Appetizers

Time 1h45m

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooking spray
2 ¼ cups Buffalo wing sauce, divided
½ cup butter
¼ cup honey
⅔ cup bread crumbs
⅓ cup finely chopped celery
⅓ cup finely chopped green onions
¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
2 large eggs
2 pounds ground chicken
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with cooking spray.
  • Combine 2 cups Buffalo sauce, butter, and honey in a slow cooker. Cover and set to High while you prepare the meatballs.
  • Combine bread crumbs, celery, green onions, blue cheese, eggs, and remaining 1/4 cup Buffalo sauce in a large bowl; stir until well combined. Add chicken, salt, and pepper; mix well. Wet your hands and form mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs; you should get about about 44. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake meatballs in the preheated oven until they're holding together well and are lightly browned, about 8 minutes; they will not be cooked through at this point.
  • Transfer meatballs to the slow cooker and stir well to combine with the sauce. Reduce heat to Low and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers reads at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), 1 to 2 hours. Keep warm until ready to eat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.8 g, Cholesterol 106.2 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 1709.4 mg, Sugar 7 g

MINI CHICKEN MEATBALLS



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Recipe from Redbook June 09 put here for safe keeping, looks yummy! Bring a bowl of mini meatballs to the table. These tiny sides use chicken instead of beef. Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis

Provided by Diane Ludy

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 50 meatballs, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parsley, grated
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon whole milk
1 tablespoon ketchup
3/4 cup romano cheese, grated
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 lb ground chicken
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together breadcrumbs, parsley, eggs, milk, ketchup, Romano cheese, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and combine well. Use a melon baller (or a teaspoon measure) to scoop the mixture; roll the seasoned chicken into 3/4-inch mini meatballs.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add the meatballs and cook without moving until brown on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Turn the meatballs and brown the tops, about 2 minutes longer. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the meatballs are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.2, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 120.4, Sodium 691.1, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.1, Protein 24.5

MINI BUFFALO CHICKEN BALLS



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Categories     Bread     Sauce     Chicken     Appetizer     Roast     Buffalo

Yield Makes about forty 3/4-inch meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/3 cup Frank's redhot sauce or any other favorite hot sauce
1 pound ground chicken, preferably thigh meat
1 large egg
1/2 celery stalk, minced
3/4 cup bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt

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.

Tips for Making Baked Buffalo Mini Meatballs:

  • Use a combination of ground beef and ground pork for a flavorful and juicy meatball.
  • Add grated Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs to the meatball mixture for a crispy crust.
  • Bake the meatballs at a high temperature for a quick, even cook.
  • Toss the baked meatballs in a tangy buffalo sauce made with melted butter, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Serve the buffalo meatballs immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing.

Conclusion:

These Baked Buffalo Mini Meatballs are a delicious and easy appetizer or snack that are perfect for any occasion. They are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and coated in a flavorful buffalo sauce. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make these meatballs in no time. So next time you are looking for a tasty and crowd-pleasing appetizer, give these Baked Buffalo Mini Meatballs a try!

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