Honey Sriracha Meatballs

These honey sriracha meatballs are the perfect sweet and spicy appetizer for any event! It is so easy to prep these in just about 10 minutes.

Honey Sriracha Meatballs Recipe

I know I'm not alone here, but I love quick appetizer ideas. For three reasons:

1. You can spend more time on the main dish for a dinner party.
2. They're perfect for unexpected guests that might pop in sometimes.
3. They're perfect for house parties. Parties at your house require a lot of work and a lot of food, so having a simple recipe like this one can make your life so much easier.

But a quick appetizer is only worth it if people will like it. Well let me tell you, people love homemade meatballs! Because it's easy to make a small portion of them, it's also easy to make them more in bulk for a larger crowd.

These Honey Sriracha Meatballs are finger-licking good. The spicy honey sriracha sauce for these meatballs is actually one of the most versatile sauces. I love this sauce on my honey sriracha chicken wings, but it's even better on these tender meatballs, I think!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

You'll love this recipe, for a few big reasons:

• These meatballs couldn't be easier to make in a hurry!
• Everyone will love the sweet heat these meatballs bring to the table.
• You can bring them to a potluck or serve them at your house party. They're great for game day and tailgating.

Ingredients

Here's what you will need to make this meatball recipe! You probably have most of the ingredients in your pantry right now...

Meatball Ingredients

• Ground pork: You can also use ground beef, ground chicken or ground turkey if you like!
• Almond flour: You can substitute breadcrumbs if you'd like.
• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Ground ginger

Honey Sriracha Sauce Ingredients

• Honey: Maple syrup can work here too!
• Sriracha sauce: No sriracha? This will still be good with other types of hot sauce.
• Coconut aminos: Coconut aminos taste like soy sauce, but without the soy. You can definitely use soy sauce though!
• Ground ginger
• Salt
• Green onions (optional)
• Sesame seeds (optional)

Substitutions & variations

If you need to mix things up, here are some substitutions you can make:

Easier meatballs: Stock up on a bag of frozen meatballs and use this easy sauce to coat them! Done and done.

Gluten-free: These meatballs are made with almond flour, so they are naturally gluten-free. For a nut allergy, substitute rice flour or breadcrumbs.

Vegetarian/vegan meatballs: Skip making the meatballs here, and use your favorite vegan meatball with this amazing sauce. Use agave or maple syrup instead of honey, too!

Less spicy: If there will be young kiddos, you can also leave the hot sauce off or use a little less, so that it isn't too spicy for your mini guests. My kids loved the sauce we just used a little less for their portion! Regular barbecue sauce is a good substitute too.

Instructions

Let's make these honey sriracha glazed meatballs, step-by-step!

First, preheat oven to 400°F (20°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, gently combine meatball ingredients until incorporated. Be careful not to over mix or over handle the meat.

Gently form meatballs into 1-inch size balls and place onto baking sheet.

Bake for 10 minutes until internal temperature of meatballs is 160°F (71°F).

While the meatballs are cooking, pour ingredients for sauce into a small saucepan. Cook on medium heat until bubbling then reduce to low for about 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.

Once meatballs are cooked, add the sauce over top of these meatballs. Toss them to coat well, and serve. Add a few sesame seeds and green onions if you like!

Tips & Tricks

Wanna make these the best meatballs ever? Here's what to do:

• Serving suggestion ideas: Depending on your crowd, you can either serve these individually or on a skewer as meatballs on a stick!
• Avoid over-mixing the meatball ingredients. Overworking the mixture can make the meatballs tough, so combine the ingredients just until they're fully incorporated.
• Use a gentle hand when forming the meatballs. Roll them lightly to avoid packing the meat too tightly, which helps keep the texture tender.

What to Serve with Honey Sriracha Meatballs

These easy sweet-and-spicy meatballs are the perfect party appetizer or can double as a full meal, too. Meatballs go well with buffalo chicken dip and dry rub wings, especially for game day fare.

It's nice to include a couple of vegetarian dishes on your appetizer spread, such as a packed vegetable tray, some fluffy cucumber finger sandwiches, the perfect antipasto platter or some creamy, herby stuffed mushrooms.

These Honey Sriracha Meatballs are Asian-inspired, and you could also serve them for a quick and easy weeknight dinner with a side of fried rice and oven roasted green beans. Or if you're looking for more of a full meal, try this cabbage and meatballs recipe!

For dessert, go fruity with lemon blueberry whoopie pies and peach streusel coffee cake. To drink, you could enjoy sparkling mocktails or honey sweetened limeaid with blueberries.

FAQ

More easy appetizer recipes

I also love these rosemary baked chicken meatballs and these ricotta-stuffed sausage meatballs, which would also make wonderful appetizers if you wanted to have a meatball platter.

• Whipped Feta Dip
• Baked Turkey Meatballs
• Jalapeño Popper Dip
• Buffalo Chicken Meatballs