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Spicy Honey Sriracha Meatballs Recipe | Sweet & Tangy Appetizer

Spicy Honey Sriracha Meatballs Recipe | Sweet & Tangy Appetizer

These Spicy Honey Sriracha Meatballs are juicy, sticky, and loaded with sweet heat! Perfect as a party appetizer or easy dinner, they combine bold Asian-inspired flavors with a simple homemade meatball base.

  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: 2024 meatballs 1x

Ingredients

Scale

**Meatballs:**

1 lb ground chicken or turkey

1/3 cup breadcrumbs

1 egg

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 green onion, finely chopped

Salt & pepper, to taste

**Honey Sriracha Sauce:**

1/4 cup honey

23 tbsp sriracha (adjust to spice preference)

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tsp sesame oil

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (slurry)

Optional garnish: sesame seeds, green onions

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, mix all meatball ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.

3. Form into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet.

4. Bake for 16–18 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.

5. While meatballs bake, whisk together all sauce ingredients except slurry in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.

6. Add cornstarch slurry and stir until sauce thickens (1–2 minutes).

7. Toss baked meatballs in sauce until evenly coated.

8. Serve warm, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Notes

• Swap ground chicken with beef or pork if preferred.

• Serve over rice or noodles for a main dish version.

• Make ahead and freeze meatballs for quick weeknight meals.

  • Author: Mila Bryn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer, Dinner, Party Food
  • Method: Baking, Simmering
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 460mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 11g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 17g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: spicy honey sriracha meatballs, sweet and spicy meatballs, sriracha appetizer, party meatball recipe