Buffalo Turkey Meatballs
Buffalo Turkey Meatballs are juicy, spicy, and coated in tangy buffalo sauce, making them a healthier twist on buffalo wings. Perfect as an appetizer, party snack, or main dish served with sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 20 meatballs (4 servings)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (regular or panko)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tbsp butter (optional, to mellow the sauce)
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into small meatballs (about 1–1.5 inches) and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Meanwhile, warm the buffalo sauce in a small saucepan. Stir in butter if desired.
- Toss the cooked meatballs in buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
- Garnish with green onions or parsley and serve hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Notes
Use ground chicken instead of turkey for variation.Panko breadcrumbs make the meatballs lighter.Add shredded cheese inside the mixture for a cheesy twist.Make spicier with cayenne pepper or hot sauce mixed into the meatballs.Serve in hoagie rolls for buffalo meatball subs.Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 12–14 minutes, shaking halfway.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
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