Buffalo meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or party snack. They are made with ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, and spices, and then coated in a spicy buffalo sauce. Buffalo meatballs can be baked, fried, or grilled, and can be served with a variety of dipping sauces or toppings. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a show-stopping dish for your next party, buffalo meatballs are sure to please everyone at the table.
Here are our top 18 tried and tested recipes!
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.
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.
SPICY BUFFALO-STYLE MEATBALLS
Quick and easy gluten-free dinner. My husband can eat all these spicy meatballs in one sitting! Serve with blue cheese dressing and veggie sticks.
Provided by Sagitta
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatball Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Mix ground beef, oats, onion, egg, water, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl; shape into 1-inch balls and arrange into a large baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven until very firm, hot, and grey in the center, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Drain fat from the dish.
- Stir hot sauce, butter, and honey together in a bowl until smooth; pour over the meatballs. Turn meatballs to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 132.7 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 601.5 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
VEGETARIAN BUFFALO "MEATBALLS" WITH BLUE CHEESE DIP
Forget about hot wings! These spicy "meatballs" combine white beans and mushrooms for a delicious meatless version of your favorite buffalo-and-blue cheese party snack.
Provided by Katherine Sacks
Categories No Meat, No Problem Super Bowl Vegetarian Bean Meatball Mushroom Hot Pepper Blue Cheese snack Hors D'Oeuvre Appetizer
Yield Makes 33
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Arrange a rack in center of oven and preheat to 400°F. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with oil.
- Pulse garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. Add celery, beans, and mushrooms and pulse until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in egg, panko, and 3/4 tsp. salt. Using your hands, roll tablespoonfuls of bean mixture into balls. Transfer to prepared baking sheet, packing them snuggly. Roast veggie balls, turning halfway through, until firm and cooked through, 25-30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook butter, hot sauce, and maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat until butter is melted. Stir until smooth; set aside.
- Whisk sour cream, buttermilk, blue cheese, pepper, 1 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. chives, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt in a medium bowl. Top with remaining 1 tsp. chives.
- Transfer veggie balls to a large bowl. Toss with hot sauce mixture and serve with blue cheese dip alongside.
- Do Ahead
- Veggie balls can be formed, not cooked, 1 day ahead; cover and chill.
BUFFALO CHICKEN MEATBALLS WITH BLUE CHEESE SAUCE
Provided by Sunny Anderson
Categories appetizer
Time 1h35m
Yield 16 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For the blue cheese sauce: Combine the mayonnaise, blue cheese, sour cream, buttermilk, honey and garlic powder in a bowl and whisk until blended. Set aside.
- For the buffalo chicken meatballs: Heat the olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until soft and translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Let cool.
- In large bowl, combine the buttermilk, torn bread and 2 tablespoons of the hot sauce and mix to form a paste. Add the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, ranch dressing mix, egg and 1/2 cup of the diced celery and mix with your hands until combined. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Form the meatball mixture into 16 even mini patties, about 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Place a cube of blue cheese in the center of a patty and wrap the meat around the cheese. Roll into a uniform ball and place on the prepared baking sheet. Continue with the remaining patties and cheese cubes, making sure to wash your hands in cold water a few times between rolling to keep the meatballs from sticking to your hands. Bake the meatballs until lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
- While the meatballs bake, prepare the buffalo sauce. In a medium pot over medium-low heat, combine the butter, honey and remaining 1 cup hot sauce. Heat until the butter is melted, whisking until well blended. Continue to cook until the sauce is heated through.
- Transfer the meatballs to a large mixing bowl and pour over the buffalo sauce. Gently toss to coat and transfer to a platter. Garnish with a drizzle of the blue cheese sauce and the remaining 1/4 cup diced celery. Serve the rest of the blue cheese sauce on the side.
SLOW-COOKER BUFFALO CHICKEN MEATBALLS
If you love Buffalo chicken wings, but don't love the mess of eating them with your hands, try this easy and mess-free meatball version. Using the slow cooker makes this recipe great for entertaining; you can make the meatballs hours ahead and let them cook, leaving time to enjoy your own party.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 3h45m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In large bowl, mix chicken, bread crumbs, celery, 1/4 cup of the sauce, the onion, eggs, garlic, salt and pepper; gently mix to combine. Using wet hands, shape mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs (about 36 total).
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add half of the meatballs; cook about 5 minutes or until golden brown on all sides. Repeat with remaining oil and meatballs. Transfer browned meatballs to 4-quart slow cooker. Pour 1/4 cup of the sauce over meatballs. Cover; cook on Low heat setting about 3 hours or until thermometer inserted in center of meatballs reads at least 165°F.
- In small bowl, beat melted butter and remaining 1/4 cup sauce with whisk. Drizzle over meatballs; gently toss to coat.
- Serve with blue cheese dressing as a dip.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Meatball, Sodium 330 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g
MEATBALLS IN HONEY BUFFALO SAUCE
My family loves the sweet and spicy combination and declared this recipe an instant favorite just for that reason. The meatballs start sweet but finish with a little heat! -Anne Ormond, Dover, New Hampshire
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h45m
Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Combine first 10 ingredients. Add meat; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape meat mixture into 1-1/2-in. balls; bake on a greased rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan lined with foil until lightly browned, 12-15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together sauce ingredients until brown sugar is dissolved., Transfer meatballs to a 3-qt. slow cooker; add sauce. Cook, covered, on low until meatballs are cooked through, about 2 hours. Serve with hot cooked rice or pasta and, if desired, sliced celery., Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatballs and sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring gently; add water or broth if necessary. Serve as directed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 459mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 14g protein.
BUFFALO MEATBALLS
These are just as good, if not better than, Buffalo chicken wings but without the mess! You can use ground turkey in place of the ground chicken. Serve on toothpicks with celery sticks, hot sauce, and blue cheese dressing.
Provided by mmaronic
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Spicy
Time 35m
Yield 75
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with olive oil.
- Heat 3/4 cup hot sauce and butter together in saucepan over low heat, whisking constantly, until butter is melted and completely incorporated. Cool to room temperature.
- Stir chicken, bread crumbs, hot sauce mixture, celery, and eggs together in a bowl until evenly mixed; roll into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer meatballs to a platter and drizzle with 2 tablespoons hot sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 41 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 15.6 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 104.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
BUFFALO MEATBALLS
Make and share this Buffalo Meatballs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Souzette
Categories Meat
Time 25m
Yield 16 meatballs, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Combine thoroughly all ingredients except water. Add water a little at a time until creamy texture is achieved.
- Form meat mixture into 16 equal balls.
- Place on broiling pan, spacing evenly.
- Place pan on middle rack in oven.
- Bake approximately 20 minutes, turning once towards the end. May need a few additional minutes, depending on individual oven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.2, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 58, Sodium 183.8, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.5, Protein 15.7
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
BUFFALO CHICKEN MEATBALLS
Healthier meatballs with lots of flavor and very easy to make! Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Provided by MARNIKINS
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Spicy
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Pour stuffing mix into a plastic resealable bag and crush into fine crumbs using a rolling pin. Mash crushed stuffing mix, chicken, 1/3 cup hot sauce, and eggs together in a large bowl using a potato masher until just combined. Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Fry meatballs in the hot oil until browned and cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Drizzle meatballs with about 1 teaspoon hot sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 109.2 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 846.5 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
BRI'S BUFFALO CHICKEN MEATBALLS
Yummy meatball appetizers with a spicy ranch sauce.
Provided by Bri
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Canapes and Crostini Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Mix chicken, French-fried onions, cilantro, oats, white onion, bell pepper, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, seafood seasoning, garlic salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; shape into golf ball-sized spheres and arrange onto prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 15 to 18 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Stir ranch dressing and hot sauce together in a bowl until consistent in color; serve with meatballs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.8 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 73.2 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 1080.7 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
SPICY BUFFALO STYLE MEATBALLS
Make and share this Spicy Buffalo Style Meatballs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by SkinnyMinnie
Categories Meat
Time 20m
Yield 3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook meatballs according to package directions.
- Meanwhile combine hot pepper sauce, butter and honey in a large bowl and mix well.
- Add the meatballs and stir to coat.
- Serve with toothpicks and dressings for dipping, along with the celery.
BUFFALO TURKEY MEATBALLS
A delicious and healthy alternative to regular meatballs. Simple ingredients combine for big taste.
Provided by Jessica B
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Ground Turkey Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C).
- Mix buffalo, turkey, onion, garlic, parsley, sea salt, and Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl; form into 12 large meatballs. Place meatballs in a glass casserole dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and continue baking until meatballs are cooked through, about 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Cholesterol 84.5 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 665.6 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
BUFFALO MEATBALLS & GRAVY
Make and share this Buffalo Meatballs & Gravy recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Toadi
Categories Healthy
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine the first 6 ingredients. Mix well.
- Using a large scoop,( I use the pampered chef large scoop, it is 1 1/2 inches across).
- Scoop into balls and place on large jellyroll pan.
- Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
- In a large skillet, combine the soup and flour.
- Cook over medium heat until thickened.
- Add cooked meatballs, and simmer 10 minutes.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, or egg noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.4, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 102.6, Sodium 684.4, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.5, Protein 29.4
FETA-STUFFED BUFFALO CHICKEN MEATBALLS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Stir together onion, garlic, egg whites, bread crumbs and ranch dip mix in a large bowl. Add ground chicken until just combined. Take a small amountl of chicken mixture from bowl, flatten, add cube of feta and form meatball around cheese, sealing (bite size). Place meatballs onto a non-stick sprayed cooling rack and set on top of baking sheet (I don't have one...I sprayed a baking sheet or use non-stick foil) and bake for 18-20 minutes or until cooked through. You will need to do this in a couple of batches. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat then add buffalo wing sauce and stir to combine. Add cooked meatballs to skillet and toss to coat in sauce. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
STUFFED BUFFALO CHICKEN MEATBALLS
For those who aren't big fans of blue cheese, try these meatballs stuffed with feta instead! It's like a surprise in every bite, delivering chicken wing flavor without the mess!
Provided by France C
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Spicy
Time 50m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat with cooking spray.
- Combine chicken, bread crumbs, egg, Buffalo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl.
- Spray hands with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Form a small portion of chicken mixture into a 1 1/2-inch ball around a cube of feta cheese and place onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken mixture and feta cubes.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, 18 to 20 minutes, turning over halfway through.
- Transfer cooked meatballs to a serving platter. Drizzle meatballs with Buffalo sauce and ranch dressing; sprinkle carrot, celery, and reserved feta cheese on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 112.1 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 1028.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
BUFFALO CHICKEN MEATBALLS
If you're a fan of Buffalo Chicken wings then you're going to love these. This is my version of several different recipes and I think I nailed it. Don't forget to serve with Bleu Cheese dressing, celery & carrot sticks.
Provided by Donna Graffagnino
Categories Sandwiches
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Add red onion, garlic, egg, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and seasonings to a large bowl then stir with a fork to combine.
- 2. Add ground chicken then mix until combined - do not over mix or the meatballs will be tough. Roll mixture into 2" balls (use a small ice cream scoop.) Press a cube of Bleu cheese into the center of each meatball then close the mixture around the cheese and seal meat together.
- 3. Meanwhile, melt butter in saucepan over medium heat; add sauce and granulated garlic and stir to combine. Turn heat to low and simmer until sauce begins to thicken and reduce slightly.
- 4. Place meatballs onto a buttered or sprayed cooling rack and put rack inside a baking pan; bake for 15 minutes.
- 5. Brush the top of each meatball with the sauce and bake them another 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees.
- 6. Serve with remaining sauce, Bleu Cheese dressing, celery & carrot sticks. *NOTES: You may substitute the Buffalo wing sauce with your favorite Marinara or BBQ sauce. You can omit the cheese, if desired. It still makes really good meatballs.
- 7. *Note: These also make excellent sliders.
Tips:
- Choose high-quality ground buffalo meat: Look for meat that is lean and has a fine texture. Avoid meat that is too fatty or has a coarse texture.
- Use a variety of seasonings: Buffalo meat has a mild flavor, so it is important to use a variety of seasonings to add flavor. Some good options include garlic, onion, salt, pepper, paprika, and chili powder.
- Mix the meatball mixture thoroughly: This will help to ensure that the meatballs are evenly seasoned.
- Form the meatballs into small, even-sized balls: This will help them to cook evenly.
- Cook the meatballs over medium heat: This will help to prevent them from burning.
- Serve the meatballs with your favorite sauce: Some good options include buffalo sauce, marinara sauce, or barbecue sauce.
Conclusion:
Buffalo meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They can be made with a variety of seasonings and sauces, so they are sure to please everyone. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy buffalo meat, be sure to give these meatballs a try!
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