Best 2 Mini Buffalo Chicken Balls Recipes

Are you craving a tantalizing appetizer that packs a flavorful punch? Mini buffalo chicken balls are the perfect treat to satisfy your taste buds. These bite-sized delights are coated in a tangy, spicy sauce that will leave you craving more. With their crispy exterior and tender, juicy interior, these mini wonders are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So, grab your apron and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will ignite your senses and leave you begging for more.

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MINI SPICY BUFFALO CHICKEN BALLS WITH BLUE CHEESE AND HOT SAUCE

Mini Spicy Buffalo Chicken Balls with Blue Cheese and Hot Sauce image

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

Ingredients

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.

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

Ingredients

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:

To ensure the chicken balls are evenly coated in sauce, toss them in a large bowl.
For a spicier dish, use a hotter pepper sauce or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce.
To make the chicken balls even crispier, double-coat them in the breadcrumb mixture and spray them with cooking oil before baking.
If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
Serve the chicken balls with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, or honey mustard.

Conclusion:

These Mini Buffalo Chicken Balls are a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like them mild, medium, or hot, these chicken balls are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you are looking for a fun and easy recipe, give these Mini Buffalo Chicken Balls a try!