These air fryer buffalo turkey meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and coated in a tangy buffalo sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, they are served with a creamy ranch dip for the ultimate pairing.
Preparation Time:
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
Serves: 4 people
Ingredients:
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb (450g) ground turkey
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Buffalo Sauce:
- ⅓ cup buffalo hot sauce
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Ranch Dip:
- ½ cup ranch dressing (store-bought or homemade)
Optional Garnishes:
- Celery sticks
- Carrot sticks
Instructions:
- Prepare the Meatballs:
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Cook the Meatballs:
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
- Place the meatballs in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Prepare the Buffalo Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix buffalo hot sauce with melted butter until smooth.
- Coat the Meatballs:
- Toss the cooked meatballs in the buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve:
- Arrange the buffalo turkey meatballs on a plate. Serve with ranch dressing and garnish with celery and carrot sticks.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 220
- Protein: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fat: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 2g
Notes:
- Adjust the spiciness by using mild or hot buffalo sauce.
- Substitute ground turkey with ground chicken if preferred.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in the air fryer for 3-4 minutes.
Enjoy these spicy and savory air fryer buffalo turkey meatballs with a cool ranch dip—a crowd-pleaser for any gathering! 🌶️✨