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Easy Firecracker Meatballs

Easy Firecracker Meatballs


  • Author: therecipemingle
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

Scale

For the Meatballs:

1 lb ground chicken or turkey

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1 egg

2 green onions, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

Salt & pepper to taste

For the Firecracker Sauce:

1/3 cup buffalo hot sauce

1/4 cup brown sugar or honey

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional for heat)

1 tablespoon water


Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.

In a bowl, mix meatball ingredients. Roll into 1-inch balls and place on the sheet.

Bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden and cooked through.

While baking, whisk sauce ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat until slightly thickened.

Toss cooked meatballs in the warm firecracker sauce.

Serve over rice, lettuce, or with toothpicks as a zesty appetizer!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 380 per serving
  • Sugar: 10g per serving
  • Sodium: 650mg per serving
  • Fat: 22g per serving
  • Saturated Fat: 4g per serving
  • Carbohydrates: 18g per serving
  • Fiber: 1g per serving
  • Protein: 28g per serving