Baked Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Craving buffalo wings without the mess? These buffalo chicken meatballs deliver all that spicy, tangy flavor in easy, bite-sized form. Made with ground chicken, ranch, and Frank’s seasoning, then coated in zesty buffalo sauce—they’re perfect as an appetizer, snack, or quick dinner with your favorite sides!
Servings: 20 meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Franks’ Red Hot seasoning
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and grease a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Combine the ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, Franks’ seasoning, and ranch dressing in a large bowl. Stir to mix the ingredients until well blended.
- Form the mixture into balls and place the balls in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake the buffalo chicken balls for 20 minutes, until the meatballs are golden brown.
- Remove the baked chicken meatballs from the oven and coat each meatball in buffalo sauce.
- Return the meatballs to the oven to bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, until the sauce is heated through.
- Serve the baked buffalo chicken meatballs with ranch for dipping.
Notes
Storage Tips:
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for 3–5 days. Reheat at 350°F for 10–15 minutes or let come to room temp.
- Freezer: Freeze on a tray until solid, then transfer to a container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.
- To Reheat: Thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat as above.