Imagine biting into a juicy, spicy meatball nestled in a soft slider bun, dripping with tangy blue cheese dressing and packed with bold buffalo sauce flavor. These Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Sliders are not just another recipe—they're a game-day sensation that will transform your appetizer game from ordinary to extraordinary! Perfect for parties, game nights, or when you're craving something seriously delicious, these sliders combine the irresistible kick of buffalo wings with the convenient handheld format of a slider.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 sliders
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 slider buns
- 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, buffalo sauce, egg, garlic powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly using your hands until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
- Shape the chicken mixture into 8 evenly sized meatballs, ensuring they are compact and uniform in size.
- Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one to ensure even cooking.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the exterior is golden brown.
- While meatballs are baking, lightly toast the slider buns in a skillet or under the broiler until they are warm and slightly crisp.
- Remove meatballs from the oven and let them rest for 2-3 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Drizzle additional buffalo sauce over the meatballs if desired for extra flavor.
- Place one meatball on each slider bun and generously drizzle blue cheese dressing on top.
- Serve immediately while meatballs are hot and buns are fresh.
Tips
- For extra-juicy meatballs, avoid overmixing the chicken mixture—this can make them tough.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the meatballs reach 165°F for safe, perfectly cooked chicken.
- For a crispier exterior, you can briefly broil the meatballs for 1-2 minutes after baking.
- Make sure to let the meatballs rest after cooking to retain their moisture.
- For a lighter version, you can use whole wheat slider buns and Greek yogurt instead of blue cheese dressing.
- Prep ingredients in advance to make assembly quick and easy during busy times.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 20g
Protein: 20g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 85mg
