Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Meatballs - Spice up your appetizer game with Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Meatballs. These bite-sized delights pack a punch of buffalo flavor, are air-fried to a crispy exterior, and served with a cool ranch dipping sauce.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Buffalo Sauce Coating:
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Ranch Dipping Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried chives
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare the Buffalo Chicken Meatball Mixture:
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, chopped celery, chopped red onion, buffalo sauce, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape Meatballs:
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a plate.
- Preheat the Air Fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Air Fry the Meatballs:
- Place the shaped meatballs in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Air fry for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, or until the meatballs are golden brown and cooked through.
- Coat in Buffalo Sauce:
- While the meatballs are cooking, mix buffalo sauce and melted butter in a bowl.
- Once the meatballs are cooked, toss them in the buffalo sauce coating until evenly coated.
- Prepare the Ranch Dipping Sauce:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, dried dill, dried chives, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the ranch dipping sauce.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Arrange the Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Meatballs on a serving platter.
- Serve with the prepared ranch dipping sauce on the side.
- Revel in the Spicy Goodness:
- Dive into the spicy kick of these buffalo-flavored meatballs, perfectly complemented by the cool and creamy ranch dipping sauce.
Enjoy the bold flavors of buffalo chicken in a convenient and bite-sized form, made effortlessly in your air fryer!
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