Keto Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Don't let the keto diet keep you from enjoying delicious buffalo chicken meatballs! These little bites are perfect for a party or a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Servings: 4
Calories: 322.21kcal
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 large egg beaten
- 2 scallions chopped
- 1 celery stalk finely chopped
- 2 ounces blue cheese
Sauce
- ⅓ cup hot sauce like Frank's
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Instructions
Meatballs
- Place the chicken in a large bowl. Sprinkle with the salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Add the sour cream, egg, scallions, and celery, and mix.
- Stir in the blue cheese and mix until just combined.
- Use a cookie scoop to measure the meatballs and roll them into balls.
Air Fryer
- Preheat your air fryer to 375° F.
- Arrange the meatballs in a single layer, cooking in batches as necessary.
- Cook for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature is 165° F.
Bake
- Preheat your oven to 400° F. Place a wire rack on top of a rimmed baking sheet.
- Arrange the meatballs in a single layer.
- Cook for 17 minutes, until the internal temperature is 165° F.
Sauce
- While the meatballs are cooking, heat the hot sauce, butter, vinegar, and garlic in a small saucepan.
- Once the butter melts, whisk to combine.
Serving
- Toss the meatballs with the buffalo sauce. Top with parsley and blue cheese and serve with additional celery.
Nutrition
Calories: 322.21kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.04g | Protein: 24.74g | Fat: 24.1g | Saturated Fat: 11.63g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.46g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8.09g | Trans Fat: 0.42g | Cholesterol: 175.19mg | Sodium: 1428.07mg | Potassium: 710.43mg | Fiber: 0.34g | Sugar: 0.75g | Vitamin A: 617.49IU | Vitamin C: 16.5mg | Calcium: 105.96mg | Iron: 1.41mg