Spicy Creamy Firecracker Meatballs
Juicy baked meatballs tossed in a sweet-spicy firecracker sauce and finished with a creamy drizzle for the perfect bold comfort bite.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheet
- Saucepan
- Whisk
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 lb ground chicken or beef
- 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg large
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ginger grated
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Firecracker Sauce
- 0.5 cup sweet chili sauce
- 0.33 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Creamy Drizzle
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix all meatball ingredients until just combined.
- Roll mixture into 1½-inch balls and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, combine all firecracker sauce ingredients in a saucepan.
- Simmer over medium heat 5–7 minutes until thick and glossy.
- Whisk creamy drizzle ingredients until smooth.
- Toss baked meatballs in sauce and drizzle with creamy mixture before serving.
Notes
Adjust sriracha for heat level. These freeze well and reheat beautifully.