Spoon Simple
Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Turn classic buffalo chicken wings into easy-to-eat meatballs, packed with flavor and a kick of heat, perfect for dipping or serving over rice.
Prep 25 min
Cook 15 min
Total 40 min
Serves 4
Ingredients
Step 1 — For the Meatballs
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce (plus more for tossing)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp finely chopped celery
- 1 tbsp finely chopped red onion
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Step 2 — For Serving (Optional)
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing
- Celery sticks
- Carrot sticks
- Cooked rice or slider buns
Instructions
- 1
Combine Meatball Ingredients
In a large bowl, gently combine the ground chicken, 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, celery, red onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Be careful not to overmix.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Roll the mixture into approximately 1.5-inch meatballs. You should get about 16-20 meatballs.
- 3
Air Fry Meatballs
Arrange the meatballs in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 370°F (185°C) for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until cooked through and an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached.
- 4
Toss with Sauce
Once cooked, place the meatballs in a clean bowl and toss gently with additional buffalo wing sauce to coat.
- 5
Serve
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce, celery sticks, carrot sticks, or over rice/in slider buns.
Nutrition per serving: 250 cal · 20g protein · 10g carbs · 15g fat
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
