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Spicy Buffalo Chicken Meatballs with Blue Cheese Dip

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Juicy baked buffalo chicken meatballs tossed in tangy hot sauce and served with a creamy homemade blue cheese dip. This easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer is perfect for parties, game days, or family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken (93% lean recommended)
  • 1/4 cup buffalo hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 cup buffalo hot sauce (for glaze)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for glaze)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt (for dip)
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (for dip)
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise (for dip)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (for dip)
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (for dip)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste (for dip)
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, gently mix ground chicken, 1/4 cup buffalo hot sauce, panko breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, green onions, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika (if using), and onion powder until just combined.
  3. If mixture is too wet, add more breadcrumbs; if too dry, add a tablespoon of milk or water.
  4. Shape mixture into 20-22 meatballs (about 1.5 inches wide) using a cookie scoop or tablespoon. Place evenly on prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 16-18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Rotate pan if browning unevenly.
  6. While meatballs bake, melt butter and mix with 1/4 cup buffalo hot sauce to make the glaze.
  7. Transfer baked meatballs to a large bowl and toss with buffalo glaze until evenly coated.
  8. For the blue cheese dip: In a bowl, whisk together sour cream or Greek yogurt, crumbled blue cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until creamy. Stir in chives if desired.
  9. Serve meatballs hot on a platter with blue cheese dip on the side. Garnish with extra green onions or chives.

Notes

For gluten-free, use almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs. For extra heat, add cayenne or jalapeños. Air fry for a crispier finish. Let meatball mixture rest 5 minutes before shaping for juicier results. Dip can be made with Greek yogurt for lower fat. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days; freeze meatballs for longer storage.

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