Spicy Creamy Firecracker Meatballs
Juicy meatballs tossed in a sweet, spicy, and creamy firecracker sauce—perfect for parties, dinners, or meal prep.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheet
- Wire rack
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 lb ground chicken or beef
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs or panko
- 1 egg large
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp milk
Firecracker Sauce
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.33 cup sweet chili sauce
- 3 tbsp sriracha adjust to taste
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, spices, salt, pepper, and milk in a bowl.
- Roll into 1½-inch meatballs and place on baking sheet.
- Bake 15–18 minutes until cooked through.
- Whisk all sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Toss baked meatballs in sauce over medium heat.
- Simmer 2–3 minutes until thick and glossy.
- Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
Adjust spice level by increasing or decreasing sriracha. Great for sliders, bowls, or appetizers.