Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
4
servings15
minutes15
minutes200
kcalCraving something spicy, juicy, and packed with flavor? These Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are a game-day favorite or an easy weeknight dinner. With a crispy outside and a tender inside, these meatballs are tossed in a buttery buffalo sauce for that classic heat. Serve them with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing for the ultimate bite!
Ingredients
1 lb ground chicken
1/4 cup bread crumbs (gluten-free if needed)
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup hot sauce (or Frank's RedHot)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup melted butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Directions
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture
馃敻 In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, bread crumbs, milk, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Combine until just mixed鈥攄on鈥檛 overwork the meat. - Shape the Meatballs
馃敼 Use your hands or a meatball scooper to form 1-inch meatballs and place them on a plate. - Preheat the Air Fryer
馃敟 Preheat the air fryer to 375掳F (190掳C). Place the meatballs in a single layer in the air fryer basket. - Air Fry the Meatballs
馃敻 Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil to prevent sticking. (use olive oil spray or avocado oil spray)
馃敻 Arrange meatballs in a single layer, leaving space between them.
馃敻 Air fry for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165掳F). (Top-rated instant-read meat thermometer) - Toss with Butter Sauce
馃敼 Melt butter and toss the cooked meatballs in it for that classic buffalo taste. - Serve & Enjoy
馃嵔 Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing!
Notes
- Nutritional Info (Per Serving):
Calories: 200 | Carbs: 8g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g - Useful Tips & Advice:
鉁旓笍 Spice It Up: Add extra hot sauce for more heat.
鉁旓笍 Meal Prep Friendly: These meatballs freeze well鈥攋ust reheat in the air fryer for 5 minutes.
鉁旓笍 Alternative Cooking Method: Bake at 400掳F for 20-25 minutes if you don鈥檛 have an air fryer.
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馃洅 Must have Amazon Kitchen Tools For This Recipe:
馃敼 High-Quality Air Fryer
馃敼 Meatball Scooper
馃敼 Avocado Oil Spray
馃敼 Silicone Tongs
馃敼 Instant-Read Thermometer
馃敼 Saucepan
馃敼 Mixing Bowls
馃敼 Herb Scissors
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