Ingredients

Meatballs:


    • 1 lb. Amber Oaks Ranch Pasture Raised Ground Chicken (or pork)

    • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

    • Kosher salt & freshly ground pepper

    • 1 tsp garlic powder

    • 1 tsp smoked paprika

    • 1 tsp onion powder

    • 1 egg, beaten

    • Scallions or chives, for garnish (optional)

Buffalo Sauce:


    • 2/3 cup Frank’s Red Hot Original

    • 5 tbsp butter

    • 2 tbsp honey

Ranch Dipping Sauce:

    • 1 cup mayonnaise

    • 1/4 cup buttermilk

    • 1–1.5 ranch seasoning packets

    • 2 tbsp fresh dill (or freeze-dried)

    • 1 tbsp chives, optional


Instructions


    1. Prep meatballs: Mix all meatball ingredients in a bowl. Shape into 10–12 small balls and chill 15–20 min.

    2. Preheat oven: 400°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment.

    3. Make ranch: Whisk all ranch ingredients and chill until serving.

    4. Make buffalo sauce: In a small saucepan, melt butter with hot sauce and honey over medium. Keep warm.

    5. Bake meatballs: Arrange chilled meatballs on pan and bake 25–30 min, until chicken reaches 175°F (or 160°F for pork).

    6. Serve: Toss meatballs in buffalo sauce, garnish with scallions/chives, and serve with ranch, celery, and carrot sticks.