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Buffalo chicken meatballs with blue cheese dipping sauce

Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Spicy chicken meatballs with vegetables, hot sauce, and creamy blue cheese yogurt dip.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup celery finely minced
  • 1/4 cup carrot finely shredded
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/3 cup buffalo-style hot sauce
Yogurt Dip
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 oz blue cheese crumbled
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp chives chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Method
 

  1. Mix panko, egg, celery, carrot, seasonings, and hot sauce. Add chicken and mix gently.
  2. Shape into about 30 small meatballs.
  3. Air fry at 350°F for 5 to 7 minutes in a single layer, until centers reach 165°F.
  4. Stir together yogurt, blue cheese, lemon, chives, and garlic. Serve alongside the meatballs.

Notes

Oven option: bake at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes, until 165°F in the center.