Description
Firecracker Meatballs are juicy, oven-baked meatballs coated in a sweet, spicy, and tangy firecracker sauce, making them perfect as an appetizer or a bold main dish served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken (or ground beef)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, and green onions. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into evenly sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until fully cooked and lightly browned.
- While the meatballs bake, combine hot sauce, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Toss the cooked meatballs in the firecracker sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra green onions if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or reducing the hot sauce.
- These meatballs can also be made in an air fryer.
- Great served over jasmine rice or as party appetizers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired