Buffalo Chicken Meatballs in the Instant Pot

Step 1

In a bowl, stir together bread crumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Add ground chicken to the bowl and mix by hand. Form into small meatballs (note that mixture will be sticky).

Step 2

Set instant pot to saute. Add oil and butter to instant pot. Once butter is melted, add meatballs in batches, being sure not to crowd. Cook just 2-3 minutes per side, until browned. As each batch is browned, remove with spoon or tongs to a plate and continue with next batch.

Step 3

Once all meatballs are browned, turn off saute function and add all meatballs back to Instant Pot.

Step 4

Stir together melted butter and hot sauce. Pour mixture over meatballs.

Step 5

Lock lid in place and turn valve to sealing. Press the poultry setting and set timer to 5 minutes.

Step 6

After 5 minutes is up, use quick release. Stir meatballs to be sure they're coated well and serve.