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Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Meatballs (Paleo, Whole30, Keto)

Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Meatballs: Quick Healthy Delight

Delicious Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Meatballs that are Paleo, Whole30, and Keto friendly.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 1 minute
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings: 16 meatballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken Can substitute with ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup Almond Flour Coconut flour can substitute, adjust quantity
  • 1 large Egg Use a flax egg for vegan option
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley Can be omitted
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be used
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder Fresh onion can be used, longer cooking
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt Adjust to preference
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Adjust to preference
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo Sauce Paleo/Keto compliant
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp Ghee or Avocado Oil Can substitute with olive oil or coconut oil

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, almond flour, large egg, chopped parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until no dry flour remains.
  2. Shape the mixture into 16 evenly sized meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a parchment-lined plate.
  3. Set your Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode. Add ghee or avocado oil, and brown the meatballs in batches for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Pour in buffalo sauce and toss the meatballs to coat them completely.
  5. Secure the Instant Pot lid, set the valve to sealing, and select 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' for 5 minutes.
  6. Perform a quick release of pressure once cooking is complete and stir in remaining buffalo sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Freeze for up to 2 months.

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