Trader Joe's Buffalo Style Chicken Meatballs Review: Wingless Wonders

Trader Joe's Buffalo Style Chicken Meatballs are one of those quietly solid finds that feel perfect for parties, quick dinners, or easy snacks. These are mini sized meatballs meant for sharing, but they are flavorful enough that you will absolutely find yourself going back for more.

If you enjoy buffalo flavor but do not want something overly saucy or aggressively spicy, these strike a nice balance.

Review

Trader Joe's Buffalo Style Chicken Meatballs are found in the refrigerated case and come fully cooked. Each 12 ounce package contains about 24 mini meatballs, with six meatballs per serving. They are gluten free and made with chicken and Monterey Jack cheese, which helps keep them tender and flavorful.

They are designed to heat quickly and evenly, making them a great option for entertaining or weeknight meals.

The first thing that stood out to me was the texture. Chicken meatballs can be dry if not done well, but these are anything but. They stay juicy and tender, likely thanks to the cheese blended into the meat. The chicken itself tastes well seasoned and never chalky or bland.

The buffalo seasoning is present, but it is more of a buffalo inspired flavor rather than a full on buffalo sauce experience. Think mild to medium heat depending on your tolerance. You get warmth and tang, but not that saucy, vinegary punch you might expect from wings. If you want that classic buffalo sauce vibe, you will want to add sauce on your own.

Flavor-wise, these completely outperform Trader Joe's turkey meatballs. They also make a nice alternative to beef meatballs when you want something lighter but still flavorful. These feel party-ready straight from the package and also work well in meals.

At four twenty nine for a 12 ounce package, the price feels fair for what you get. I can easily see these becoming a regular purchase.

How to Serve

• Toss with buffalo sauce for extra heat
• Serve with celery and blue cheese or ranch dressing
• Add to sliders with cheese and lettuce
• Pair with mac and cheese for a buffalo chicken spin
• Serve over rice or cauliflower rice
• Add to a party platter with toothpicks

The No Stress Party Setup

This is the easiest way to serve these to a crowd.

1. Heat the meatballs according to package directions
2. Transfer to a slow cooker on warm
3. Pour buffalo sauce over half the batch and leave the rest plain
4. Set out ranch and blue cheese dressing
5. Add celery sticks and toothpicks
6. Done

Optional extras if you want to level up without trying too hard:

• Shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack
• Mini slider buns
• Hot sauce for spice lovers

Quick Weeknight Formula

When you just want dinner.

• Heat meatballs
• Add buffalo sauce if desired
• Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or salad
• Drizzle with extra hot sauce, ranch, or blue cheese
• Call it a win

FAQs about Trader Joe's Buffalo Style Chicken Meatballs

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Final Thoughts

Trader Joe's Buffalo Style Chicken Meatballs are a great find. They heat beautifully, stay juicy, and bring solid buffalo inspired flavor without overpowering heat. While they are not drenched in sauce, that actually makes them more versatile for different uses.

If you are looking for an alternative to beef meatballs with more flavor than turkey, these are absolutely worth picking up. I would happily buy these again and can easily see them becoming a regular option in my fridge.