Buffalo Chicken Meatballs in the Instant Pot - The Buffalo Chicken Meatballs can be served over rice for an entree, with a skewer/toothpick as an appetizer or as a delicious filling for a sub/sandwich.
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You know when you are in the process of cooking something new and you just know, deep in your gut, that it's going to be good?
That's how I felt about these Buffalo Chicken Meatballs. I just knew it.
And, I wasn't wrong.
At first, I'll admit, I was a little scared that I wouldn't be able to figure out the timing in the Instant Pot. I'm still new to it and while it's amazing, I've had a few flubs. I should create a post just dedicated to my flubs, with the funny photos and all, shouldn't I? That would actually be fun. Or sad. Maybe I should hold off on that.
Anyway, I served up these Buffalo Chicken Meatballs in a sub. To start, I toasted up a roll. Next, I placed a slice of mozzarella cheese in the roll and topped it with the meatballs. If the meatballs aren't hot, you might want to pop it back in the oven at this point to help the cheese get all melty. Lastly, just before serving, sprinkle on some blue cheese crumbles and drizzle with blue cheese dressing. Heavenly!
If you prefer to serve these up as an appetizer, I would suggest, serving them with a toothpick or cute appetizer fork/pick in the top and drizzled with blue cheese.
Wanting to serve these Buffalo Chicken Meatballs up for an entree? Just pop them on top of some prepared rice and there you go.
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs in the Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 1 T butter
- 1 T olive oil
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ½ C seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ C red pepper sauce such as Frank's Red Hot
- 2 T melted butter
Optional Toppings
- Chopped green onions
- Blue cheese crumbles
- Blue cheese dressing
Instructions
- In a bowl, stir together bread crumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Add ground chicken to the bowl and mix by hand. Form into small meatballs (note that mixture will be sticky).
- Set instant pot to saute. Add oil and butter to instant pot. Once butter is melted, add meatballs in batches, being sure not to crowd. Cook just 2-3 minutes per side, until browned. As each batch is browned, remove with spoon or tongs to a plate and continue with next batch.
- Once all meatballs are browned, turn off saute function and add all meatballs back to Instant Pot.
- Stir together melted butter and hot sauce. Pour mixture over meatballs.
- Lock lid in place and turn valve to sealing. Press the poultry setting and set timer to 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes is up, use quick release. Stir meatballs to be sure they're coated well and serve.
Notes
Cook's Notes:
- Be aware if you are using Buffalo Sauce or just the original cayenne pepper sauce. The buffalo sauce generally already has the butter mixed in, so skip that step if using that product.
- When creating a sub, I use a slice of mozzarella cheese, this is optional.
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Lisa Collins says
This looks delicious! I love how easy the Instant Pot seems to make everything. I may have to break down and get one myself lol!
Kristina Paché Ferency says
This looks so yummy!! I don't like blue cheese but my hubby does!! I'd still eat this without. I don't have an instant pot but have heard great things about it so probably need to invest in one!
foodyschmoody says
You could use Ranch dressing instead of blue cheese dressing and just skip the crumbles 🙂
Neely Moldovan says
So I just got an instant pot and I am so excited to try it out! I keep seeing all these amazing recipes!
Scott says
The blue cheese dressing was a great touch and really intensified the flavor. by the way what kind of camera did you use for these photos? they look awesome.
foodyschmoody says
Thanks so much. I use a Canon Rebel T3. I struggle with my photography because it's been so dreary out, I don't have great natural light but I was pretty excited about these pics too 🙂
Kristen from The Road to Domestication says
Okay, that's it. I really need to get an instant pot. These look amazing!!!
foodyschmoody says
I always thought, nah, I don't need one. Now that I have it, I don't know how I survived!
Annemarie LeBlanc says
Those meatballs look delicious! I've tried a meatball sandwich before but haven't tried buffalo chicken meatballs though. I think this would be another family favorite, with all that cheese? Oh yes. Added it to the list of favorites right now.
Joe says
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foodyschmoody says
I'm sorry about that. I have it set to only pop up once for new users. I apologize for your inconvenience.
Citra Kale @Citra's Home Diary says
İ believe this gonna be hit in my house... thx for sharing this.
Divya says
I LOVE meatballs but my husband and I don't eat red meat. This is a great way to get that meatball taste with chicken! And I LOVE buffalo sauce.
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
Clearly I need to get on the instant pot bandwagon! What a great recipe to use it.
CourtneyLynne says
Omg can we say yum?!?! I just bought an instant pot! I will have to give your Meatball recipe a try! Deliciousness
jim says
I know what I am going to try to cook up! What a great looking recipe. Thank you for sharing.
Christine says
I am crazy for all things buffalo - This looks delicious!
Nickie says
I've made these a couple of times and they are fabulous! We use ground turkey, and I actually double the garlic and onion powders and it's just delicious. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe 🙂
foodyschmoody says
I'm so glad you like them! I very much appreciate you coming back to let me know you enjoyed them!