These Baked Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are my go-to appetizer for family movie nights or outdoor gatherings. They’re juicy, packed with flavor, and smothered in buffalo sauce. It’s an easy toothpick appetizer to make with just a few ingredients. Simply mix everything, roll, coat, and bake—then you’ll have a delicious bite-sized appetizer ready to serve.

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Whether you’re making this for a backyard BBQ, game day, or just a brunch snack, this recipe is a great option if you need something easy and simple to make.

How to Make Baked Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe

1 pound ground chicken
1 egg
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon Frank’s Red Hot seasoning
1/4 cup ranch dressing
1 cup buffalo sauce

Step by Step Guide

1. Set your oven to 400°F and give a baking dish a good spray with nonstick cooking spray.

2. In a large bowl, mix together the ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, Frank’s seasoning, and ranch dressing. Stir it all up until everything is well combined.

3. Roll the mixture into meatballs (I usually get about 20) and place them in your prepared dish. Bake for 20 minutes, until they’re golden brown and cooked through.

4. Take them out of the oven and coat each meatball in buffalo sauce (get ready for that mouthwatering aroma!). Pop them back in for another 5-10 minutes until the sauce is nice and warm.

Serve and Enjoy!

And there you have it! Grab some extra ranch for dipping, maybe some celery sticks if you’re feeling fancy, and dig in!

No matter how you enjoy them, one thing’s for sure—these little bites won’t last long on the plate! So go ahead, make a batch (or two), and watch them disappear.

Important Recipe Notes:

Use Ground Chicken: Lean ground chicken works best, but ground turkey is a good substitute if needed.
Don’t Overmix: Mix the ingredients just until combined. Overmixing can make the meatballs dense.
Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to keep the meatballs uniform in size—this helps them cook evenly.
Use parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
For saucier meatballs, toss them in buffalo sauce after baking, or brush the sauce on during the last few minutes of baking.
Make It Ahead: These can be made a day ahead and reheated in the oven or slow cooker.
Serving Tip: Stick toothpicks in each one for easy grabbing—perfect for parties or snacking!

Ingredients

1 pound ground chicken
1 egg
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon Frank’s Red Hot seasoning
1/4 cup ranch dressing
1 cup buffalo sauce

Instructions

Set your oven to 400°F and give a baking dish a good spray with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, mix together the ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, Frank’s seasoning, and ranch dressing. Stir it all up until everything is well combined.
Roll the mixture into meatballs (I usually get about 20) and place them in your prepared dish. Bake for 20 minutes, until they’re golden brown and cooked through.
Take them out of the oven and coat each meatball in buffalo sauce (get ready for that mouthwatering aroma!). Pop them back in for another 5-10 minutes until the sauce is nice and warm.
Serve and Enjoy! Grab some extra ranch for dipping, maybe some celery sticks if you’re feeling fancy, and dig in!

Author: carlycampbell