Only 1g carbs each and packed with flavor! Keto Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are an awesome healthy appetizer that even your non-healthy eaters will love!
Keto Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
They sound too good to be true, but these Keto Buffalo Chicken Meatballs only have 1 gram carbs each so they are perfect for low carb, paleo, and ketogenic diets! Actually, this is an awesome appetizer recipe for anyone who craves that buffalo chicken wing flavor in a healthier package.
Since they really do sound almost too good to be true, I included answers to some of the questions I personally had while testing out this recipe:
Is Hot Sauce Keto?
I’m not sure why I assumed otherwise, but most hot sauces are keto-friendly. Always check the label of course, but for a traditional hot sauce, you’ll likely see that they contain 1g or even 0g of carbs per serving. Score!
Is Almond Flour Low Carb?
Almond flour is substantially lower in carbs than traditional wheat flour, which is why it is a top choice for Keto and Paleo recipes. It is made from ground up almonds – without the skin – so it produces a finer consistency than almond meal (though you can use either pretty much interchangeably).
A half cup of almond flour contains 12g total carbs and 6g net carbs and is a low-glycemic food. That’s compared to almost 50g of total carbs in the same amount of traditional wheat flour. Definitely a better swap!
Related: Click here for a collection of ALL our favorite easy keto recipes!
What is the Keto Diet?
Essentially, the Keto diet is a low-carb, high-fat eating plan. It only takes about a week or so of this type of diet before your body enters a state known as “ketosis.” This means your body burns more fat for energy because it doesn’t have the carbs that it would normally use.
Following a ketogenic diet can also help shed excess water weight, curb cravings (since fat tends to keep you feeling full longer), and lead to substantial weight loss. To see those benefits, you need to faithfully follow the plan, as eating carbs can kick you right back out of ketosis.
A ketogenic diet is not for everyone, or maybe not on a long-term basis. Though I’ve known people to achieve amazing results with this style of eating! In fact, one of my friends at church lost all her baby weight in just a couple months (and this was kiddo #6!)
Read this next: Want to see our actual results on keto? Read our article “What is Keto” to get our complete beginner’s guide and see my before/after photos!
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How to Make Paleo Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
A free printable copy of this recipe is available at the bottom of the post.
Keep reading for photo step-by-step instructions and bonus prep tips or click here to jump to printable recipe.
We rolled out meatballs by hand (about the size of a ping-pong ball), but you can also use a small cookie dough scoop for uniform sizing.
TIP: Mix your buffalo sauce in a large mixing bowl, you can add cooked meatballs directly to this bowl to coat. That way you’re dirtying fewer dishes!
Note: This recipe make approximately 16-18 meatballs. The nutrition information listed below is for one meatball.
PS- If you love all things Buffalo Chicken, be sure to try our Buffalo Chicken Keto Cauliflower Tots too!
Grab a free printable copy of our Keto Buffalo Chicken Meatballs recipe:
Keto Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
They sound too good to be true, but these Keto Buffalo Chicken Meatballs only have 1g carbs each! Perfect for low carb, paleo, and ketogenic diets!
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buffalo, gluten free, Keto, low carb, meatballs, paleo
Servings: 18 meatballs
Calories: 104 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2/3 cup hot sauce (we used Frank's)
- 1/2 cup butter melted
Instructions
To make the meatballs:
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine ground chicken, egg, almond flour, green onions, garlic, salt & pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Use a small cookie scoop to form the mixture into meatballs, or roll by hand.
- Bake 18-20 minutes.
To make the buffalo meatballs sauce:
- Whisk together hot sauce and melted butter in a large mixing bowl.
- When meatballs are done baking, allow to cool slightly (just enough to handle) and gently toss in the buffalo sauce.
- Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Recipe Notes
Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.
Nutrition Facts
Keto Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 104Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 44mg15%
Sodium 363mg16%
Potassium 151mg4%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 200IU4%
Vitamin C 6.9mg8%
Calcium 13mg1%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
