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Healthy Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Forget everything you know about buffalo wings, because today we’re revamping the classic recipe into one that is cleaner, easier, and just as delicious!

I bring you: healthy buffalo chicken meatballs! Using the classic buffalo chicken wing concept, these meatballs are made using minimal, wholesome ingredients. They’re made with almond flour, which is a much healthier alternative to all-purpose flour. Don’t worry, they’re still absolutely overflowing with delicious buffalo flavor!

Everyone loves wings during football season, but meatballs kind of get overlooked! I’m here to change that. The next time you attend a football party, tailgate, or casual friend get together, you need to take this meatball recipe! Paired with my delicious blue cheese dip, your friends will be talking about this dish for months.

Servings: 25 mini meatballs

Servings: 25 mini meatballs
Ingredients
  • subheading: Buffalo Chicken Meatballs:
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • ⅓ + ½ cup hot sauce (I used Franks) (the ⅓ cup will be used in the meatballs and ½ cup for tossing)
  • ¼ cup chopped green onion
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • subheading: Blue Cheese Dip:
  • ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
  • ¼ cup almond milk
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp white or red wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together chicken, egg, almond flour, ⅓ cup hot sauce, green onion, and garlic powder. I used my hand to do this!
  3. With about 2 tablespoons of meat, roll into balls and place on baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 18 minutes at 400.
  5. Take out of oven and let rest for 10 minutes.
  6. Toss in ½ cup of hot sauce.
  7. For the blue cheese dip: whisk all ingredients together in a bowl.
  8. Serve blue cheese dip alongside meatballs or drizzled on top.
Notes
  • How to make buffalo meatballs ahead of time
  • If you’d like to make these meatballs ahead of time to lessen your day-of preparations, you definitely can!
  • To do so, make and form your meatballs as instructed in the directions above. Then, store in an airtight container or freezer bag. On the day you’d like to eat them, allow them to thaw in the refrigerator for a few hours. Then, make as directed above.
  • The blue cheese dip can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
  • More dip ideas to try
  • I love to eat these meatballs with blue cheese dip, but there are a ton of options out there!
  • Ranch: Ranch is a classic sauce that works well with so many different foods. It makes a great meatball dip!
  • Honey mustard: Honestly, what doesn’t taste great with honey mustard?! This is definitely a must-try.
  • Chipotle mayo: Want some extra spice? Try this dip! It’s made of mayo, sour cream, lime, and chipotles.
  • Garlic parmesan: This is another one that I absolutely love. Give it a go with your buffalo meatballs!
  • Buffalo: If you just can’t get enough buffalo flavor, here’s a Vegan Creamy Buffalo Dip to try!
 

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