If you love bold, cozy flavors and easy dinners that do not leave you with a sink full of dishes, this recipe is for you. These Sheet Pan Buffalo Chicken Meatballs and French Fries are one of those meals that disappears fast in our house. The meatballs have all the flavor of classic chicken wings, but in an easy to eat, family friendly way. They bake right alongside crispy, golden fries on one pan, making dinner feel fun, comforting, and totally doable on a busy night.
This is the kind of recipe that works just as well for a weeknight dinner as it does for game day or casual entertaining appetizer. Whether you are feeding your family, hosting friends, or planning ahead for the week, this sheet pan meal delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
Why You’ll Love These Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
- Everything cooks on one pan for easy cleanup
- Crispy fries paired with juicy buffalo chicken meatballs
- All the flavor of classic chicken wings in an easy to eat, family friendly way
- Bold, comforting flavors without complicated steps
- Perfect for busy weeknights, game day, or casual entertaining
- Great for leftovers and meal prep
When to Make Sheet Pan Buffalo Chicken Meatballs and French Fries
- Game day or Super Bowl parties as a fun, easy appetizer
- Busy weeknights when dinner needs to be simple but still exciting
- Casual get togethers where everyone can grab and dip
- Nights when you’re craving comfort food with a little kick
- Feeding a hungry crew without extra dishes
- Meal prep days when you want leftovers that reheat well
Serving Suggestions
These sheet pan buffalo chicken meatballs are delicious served with ranch or blue cheese dressing, extra buffalo sauce for dipping, and crunchy celery and carrot sticks. For a heartier meal, add a simple side salad or coleslaw.
Recipe Tips and Variations
- Make sure the potatoes are fully dry before seasoning to help them crisp up
- Do not over mix the meatball mixture to keep them tender
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce depending on your heat preference
- Swap ranch for blue cheese or serve both for dipping
FAQs
Why soak the potatoes before baking?
Soaking removes excess starch, which helps the fries bake up crispier in the oven.
Can I make the meatballs ahead of time?
Yes. You can form the meatballs up to one day ahead and store them covered in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
Can I make this without a convection oven?
Yes. Bake at 425 degrees in a standard oven and add a few extra minutes if needed.
If you’re planning a party, you’ll also love my other game day recipes.
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Buffalo Chicken Meatballs and French Fries
Ingredients
French Fries
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes cut into 1/4 inch fries
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp cornstarch
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
- 2 lbs ground chicken
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
For Serving (optional)
- Ranch and/or blue cheese dressing
- Extra buffalo sauce
- Blue cheese crumbles
- Chopped green onions
Method
- Add the cut potatoes to a large bowl and cover with cold water. Make sure they are fully submerged. Soak for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees convection. Drain the potatoes and blot them completely dry using a clean kitchen towel. Transfer potatoes to a parchment lined baking sheet. Add avocado oil, salt, pepper, and cornstarch. Toss until evenly coated and spread into an even layer. Bake fries for 20 minutes.
- While the fries cook, make the meatballs. In a large bowl combine ground chicken, panko, eggs, buffalo wing sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix just until combined.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and carefully push the fries to one side to make room. Form mixture into evenly sized meatballs. Add the meatballs to the sheet pan and lightly spray with cooking oil.
- Return to the oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the fries are crispy.
- Garnish with extra buffalo sauce, ranch, blue cheese crumbles, and green onions. Serve with celery and carrot sticks on the side.
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