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Keto Buffalo Chicken Meatballs with Celery Slaw

Buffalo chicken meatballs with celery slaw, keto dinner on a clean plate

Buffalo wings have always been a guilty pleasure for us—messy, spicy, tangy, and totally addictive. But wings come with a few downsides: they’re messy to eat, can be high in unwanted fats (thanks to deep frying), and let’s be honest—sometimes we just don’t want to deal with the bones. That’s where these Keto Buffalo Chicken Meatballs come in.

We created this dish on a weekend when the cravings hit hard, and we wanted that classic buffalo flavor in a new, keto-friendly form. These meatballs are juicy, tender, and fully coated in buttery hot sauce—giving us all the flavor we love without the carbs or the mess. And when we paired them with a crunchy celery and blue cheese slaw? Game over.

This meal hits all the notes: spicy, creamy, cool, crunchy, and satisfying. We’ve served it as a party appetizer, as part of our weekly meal prep, and even as lettuce wraps for a buffalo-style meatball taco night. It’s one of those recipes that makes you feel like you’re indulging—even though it fits perfectly into a low-carb lifestyle.

If you’ve ever found yourself dipping a wing into ranch or craving something spicy with a little tang, you’re going to love this one.

Cuisine
Courses
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins
Servings 4
Calories 360
Description

These low-carb buffalo chicken meatballs are the perfect balance of heat and comfort, served with a crisp celery slaw and blue cheese dressing. Ready in under 30 minutes and only 4g net carbs per serving.

Ingredients
    For the Meatballs:
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
    • For the Buffalo Sauce:
  • 1/3 cup Frank’s RedHot or other buffalo-style hot sauce
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
    • For the Celery Slaw:
  • 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced celery
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp sour cream
  • 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
    Make the Meatballs:
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix ground chicken, almond flour, green onion, egg, and seasonings.
  3. Roll into 16 meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 14–16 minutes, until fully cooked and lightly golden.
    5. Make the Buffalo Sauce:
  5. While meatballs cook, whisk together hot sauce and melted butter.
  6. When meatballs are done, toss them gently in the sauce until well coated.
    7. Make the Celery Slaw:
  7. Combine sliced celery, blue cheese, mayo, sour cream, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl.
  8. Stir to combine and chill until serving.
    9. Serve:
  9. Plate meatballs with a scoop of slaw on the side. Drizzle with extra buffalo sauce or a few more crumbles of blue cheese if you’re feeling bold.

Nutrition Facts

Servings: 4 ServingCalories:360kcalTotal Fat:26gSaturated Fat: 8gTotal Carbohydrate:5gDietary Fiber: 1gSugars: 1gProtein:23g

Note

Substitutions & Variations

  • Dairy-free: Skip the blue cheese and use a dairy-free mayo for the slaw. Add chopped avocado instead.
  • No almond flour? Crushed pork rinds or coconut flour can work as a binder—just adjust quantity.
  • Not a fan of spice? Use a mild buffalo sauce or swap in a tangy BBQ sauce for a smoky variation.
  • Extra greens: Add shredded cabbage or chopped romaine to bulk up the slaw.
Read it online: https://ketoeatsrecipes.com/recipe/keto-buffalo-chicken-meatballs-with-celery-slaw/