Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400 and lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet.
2. 2
   Add all meatball ingredients to a bowl and mix well.
3. 3
   Add all meatball ingredients to a bowl and mix well.
4. 4
   Place mixture into the freezer for 5-10 minutes to thoroughly chill.
5. 5
   Place mixture into the freezer for 5-10 minutes to thoroughly chill.
6. 6
   Form mixture into 1-½” meatballs and place on baking sheet.
7. 7
   Form mixture into 1-½” meatballs and place on baking sheet.
8. 8
   Add oil to a large cast iron skillet and heat over medium. Once hot, sear meatballs, in batches, on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side, and until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF.
9. 9
   Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165ºF.
10. 10
    Place cooked meatballs in a large bowl.
11. 11
    Broil for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned on the tops, if desired.
12. 12
    Meanwhile, add the butter and the hot sauce to a small pot and heat over medium.
13. 13
    Add the butter and the hot sauce to a small pot and heat over medium.
14. 14
    Whisk together. 
15. 15
    Whisk together. 
16. 16
    Pour half of the buffalo sauce into the bowl, and mix it together with the meatballs.
17. 17
    Add meatballs and ½ of buffalo sauce together in a large bowl and toss until coated. 
18. 18
    Transfer to a platter and serve with the reserved buffalo sauce, ranch or blue cheese dipping sauce, and cut up carrots and celery.
19. 19
    Transfer to a platter and serve with the reserved buffalo sauce, ranch or blue cheese dipping sauce, and cut up carrots and celery.