For a richer flavor, brown the meatballs in a skillet before baking. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the meatball mixture for extra heat. Serve these meatballs as an appetizer with toothpicks, or as a main course with a side of mashed potatoes or rice. Leftover meatballs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Spicy Buffalo-Style Meatballs
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME20 mins
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TOTAL TIME35 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS12
Ignite your taste buds with these fiery, flavor-packed meatballs, a gluten-free delight perfect as an appetizer or a quick, satisfying meal. Serve with a cooling blue cheese dip and crisp vegetable sticks to balance the heat.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate14 g
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Cholesterol133 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein23 g
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Saturated Fat10 g
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Sodium602 mg
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Sugar6 g
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Fat21 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02
Step
5 mins
In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef, gluten-free oats, chopped onion, egg, water, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until just mixed. Avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender. (5 minutes)
03
Step
10 mins
Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Arrange them in a single layer in a large baking dish, ensuring they have enough space to cook evenly. (10 minutes)
04
Step
20 mins
Bake in the preheated oven until the meatballs are firm, cooked through, and no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. For accuracy, use an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball; it should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Drain any excess fat from the dish. (20 minutes)
05
Step
3 mins
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the buffalo sauce. In a separate bowl, whisk together the hot sauce, melted butter, and honey until smooth and well combined. Adjust the amount of hot sauce to suit your spice preference. (3 minutes)
06
Step
2 mins
Once the meatballs are cooked, pour the buffalo sauce over them, turning to coat each meatball evenly in the luscious, spicy glaze. (2 minutes)
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Amy Spencer
Jun 14, 2025I added a little smoked paprika to the meatball mixture and it gave it a great depth of flavor.
Kian Abbottstreich
Jun 14, 2025The honey really balances out the spice. My kids even enjoyed them!
Caitlyn Hand
Jun 12, 2025These were so easy to make and my family loved them! The perfect amount of spice.
Isobel Champlin
Jun 12, 2025These are a lifesaver for busy weeknights. I often double the recipe and freeze half for later.