Buffalo Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Ranch or Blue Cheese Dip
These buffalo chicken meatballs are everything you love about wings—just cleaner, leaner, and way easier to eat. Baked until golden and tossed in tangy buffalo sauce, they’re perfect for game day, meal prep, or a bold weeknight dinner. Paired with a cooling ranch or blue cheese yogurt dip, every bite brings the heat and balance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: ~20 meatballs
Ingredients
Meatballs:
1 lb ground chicken
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
Salt & pepper to taste
Buffalo Sauce:
1/3 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
2 tbsp butter, melted
1 tsp honey (optional, for balance)
Yogurt Dip (Ranch or Blue Cheese):
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 tbsp ranch seasoning or 2 tbsp crumbled blue cheese
1 tsp lemon juice
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
Mix all meatball ingredients in a bowl until just combined. Roll into 1-inch balls and place on the sheet.
Bake for 16–18 minutes or until cooked through and golden.
Whisk together buffalo sauce ingredients. Toss baked meatballs in the sauce until coated.
Mix dip ingredients in a small bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
Serve warm with dip and optional celery sticks or over rice for a meal.
Nutrition
- Calories: ~280
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g