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Feisty Firecracker Meatballs

Feisty Firecracker Meatballs That Ignite Your Taste Buds

These Feisty Firecracker Meatballs offer a spicy-sweet glaze that elevates your appetizer game. Perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Beef
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Beef
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs panko for extra crunch
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese or mozzarella/nutritional yeast
  • 1 large Egg or flax egg for vegan
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced, fresh preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly cracked is best
For the Glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Chili Crunch or chili garlic sauce/Sriracha
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Chili Sauce or honey/agave for vegan
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup for vegan

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Feisty Firecracker Meatballs
  1. Preheat your oven or air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
  3. Roll small amounts of the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a baking sheet or in the air fryer basket.
  4. Bake for about 10 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C).
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together chili crunch, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and honey until smooth.
  6. Toss the cooked meatballs in the glaze until evenly coated.
  7. Serve warm on a platter, optionally adding toothpicks for easy serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Don't overmix the meatball ingredients to ensure tenderness. For optimal results, always check meatball doneness with a thermometer.

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