Spicy Buffalo Meatballs

If you love buffalo wings, then you’re going to love these Spicy Buffalo Meatballs! They are simple, tasty, and have a kick of added spice from the buffalo sauce. You can customize the heat to your liking with the incorporation of red pepper flakes. They make for a great party appetizer or to have as a meal!

Spicy Buffalo Meatballs

Serves: 5
Serving size: 4 meatballs
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes

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If you love buffalo wings, then you’re going to love these Spicy Buffalo Meatballs! They are simple, tasty, and have a kick of added spice from the buffalo sauce. You can customize the heat to your liking with the incorporation of red pepper flakes. They make for a great party appetizer or to have as a meal!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground meat (ground turkey, ground chicken, or lean ground beef)
  • 1 egg
  • ⅓ cup old-fashioned oats
  • ½ onion, diced
  • 1 cup vegetables, diced (spinach, carrots, zucchini, mushrooms, etc.)
  • ⅓ cup buffalo wing sauce
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

  1. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl until well combined.
  2. Spoon out about 1 Tablespoon of the mixture and roll in your hands to form a ping pong ball-sized meatball.
  3. Cooking methods
  • Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Spread meatballs out on a baking sheet so they do not touch. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until they have reached a safe internal temperature.
  • Stovetop: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly spray with cooking spray. Add meatballs in batches so they do not touch while in the pan. Cook for 8-10 minutes, tossing halfway through.  Meatballs are done once they have reached a safe internal temperature.
  • Air Fryer: Preheat air fryer to 380°F. Lightly spray air fryer basket with cooking spray. Add meatballs in batches so they do not touch while cooking. Cook for 6-8 minutes, tossing halfway through. Meatballs are done once they have reached a safe internal temperature.

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Spicy Buffalo Meatballs

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If you love buffalo wings, then you’re going to love these Spicy Buffalo Meatballs! They are simple, tasty, and have a kick of added spice from the buffalo sauce. You can customize the heat to your liking with the incorporation of red pepper flakes. They make for a great party appetizer or to have as a meal!

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Serves: 5
Serving size: 4 meatballs
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground meat (ground turkey, ground chicken, or lean ground beef)
  • 1 egg
  • ⅓ cup old-fashioned oats
  • ½ onion, diced
  • 1 cup vegetables, diced (spinach, carrots, zucchini, mushrooms, etc.)
  • ⅓ cup buffalo wing sauce
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

  1. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl until well combined.
  2. Spoon out about 1 Tablespoon of the mixture and roll in your hands to form a ping pong ball-sized meatball.
  3. Cooking methods
  • Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Spread meatballs out on a baking sheet so they do not touch. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until they have reached a safe internal temperature.
  • Stovetop: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly spray with cooking spray. Add meatballs in batches so they do not touch while in the pan. Cook for 8-10 minutes, tossing halfway through.  Meatballs are done once they have reached a safe internal temperature.
  • Air Fryer: Preheat air fryer to 380°F. Lightly spray air fryer basket with cooking spray. Add meatballs in batches so they do not touch while cooking. Cook for 6-8 minutes, tossing halfway through. Meatballs are done once they have reached a safe internal temperature.

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