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buffalo chicken meatballs

Healthy Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Natalie Mitchell
Super easy and delicious healthy buffalo chicken meatballs made dairy free with hidden vegetables! They are full of flavor and extra kick of heat. Made in less than 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 16 meatballs

Equipment

  • Oven or Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs use gluten free if needed
  • 2 tbsp grated carrots
  • 2 tbsp grated celery
  • 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp green onion
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt use dairy free if needed

Instructions
 

  • Mix together the ground chicken, egg, celery, carrots, breadcrumbs, garlic powder and 3 tbsp of the buffalo sauce. You can either mix by hand or use a food processor.
  • Roll into 1 into 1 inch balls

Oven Instructions:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and place the meatballs on a lined baking tray. Bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway.

Air Fryer Instructions:

  • Spray the inside of the air fryer with a neutral cooking spray. Add the meatballs and air fry at 380°F for 12-14 minutes.

Final Touches:

  • Mix together the plain yogurt and remaining 1 tbsp buffalo sauce
  • Once the buffalo chicken meatballs are done cooking, pour the buffalo yogurt sauce over the meatballs. Then add the chopped green onions on top for garnish.
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