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Firecracker Meatballs

Chicken meatballs coated in a sweet and spicy firecracker glaze.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 3

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • Splash of soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped chives
  • 1 egg, room temp
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Firecracker Glaze

  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Frank's hot sauce
  • 2-3 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Chopped chives for garnish
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  • Step 1
  • In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, bread crumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, seasoned salt, soy sauce, parmesan, and chives. Mix until fully combined.
  • Step 2
  • Using a kitchen scale, weigh each meatball to be 50 grams. This should leave you with 10 large meatballs. Roll the meatball in the palm of your hand until it is round.
  • Step 3
  • Spray the inside of your air fryer basket with cooking spray then place the meatballs in the basket, leaving a bit of space between each one to avoid them sticking together.
  • Air fry for 10 minutes at 375 degrees. After the 10 minutes are up, flip the meatballs, then air fry for another 5 minutes.
  • (Or, place them on a baking sheet with parchment paper and cook in the oven for 15-20 minutes at 400F.)
  • Step 4
  • While the meatballs are cooking, you can make the firecracker glaze.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, hot sauce, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, and red pepper flakes. Heat on medium heat for a few minutes until ingredients are incorporated. The glaze will thicken up.
  • Step 5
  • After the meatballs are done cooking in the air fryer, take each meatball and coat it in the glaze.
  • Garnish with fresh chives and sesame seeds.