1-Prepare the oven and ingredients: Preparing Honey Buffalo Meatballs is straightforward and fun, even if you’re a beginner in the kitchen. Start by preheating your oven to 450°F (232°C) and lining a rimmed baking sheet with foil to make cleanup a breeze. In a large bowl, gently whisk the eggs before adding the ground beef, crushed saltine crackers, dried minced onion, milk, brown sugar, and all the seasonings; mix well until everything combines smoothly.

2-Shape and bake the meatballs: Next, shape the mixture into meatballs of your desired size and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake them for about 8 minutes or until lightly browned, which helps seal in juices and keeps them from falling apart. While the meatballs bake, whisk together all the sauce ingredients until smooth, then layer the meatballs in a slow cooker with the sauce as directed.

3-Slow cook and finish: Cover and cook on low for 2 to 4 hours, stirring gently every hour to ensure even flavor distribution. Once done, taste and add more hot sauce if you want to amp up the spice in this Buffalo Meatballs recipe. For a twist, if you’re into sweet treats, check out our strawberry milkshake recipe for a refreshing dessert to pair with your meal.