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Firecracker Meatballs with Spicy Mayo

Juicy beef meatballs drizzled with a creamy, sweet, and spicy 'bang bang' style sauce. A perfect appetizer or dinner served over rice.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings (5 meatballs each)
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian Fusion
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

The Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground beef or pork/turkey
  • 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
The Sauce & Garnish
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sriracha adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce or honey
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 2 stalks green onions chopped
  • 1 tsp chili flakes optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet (or Air Fryer)
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, panko, egg, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and pepper. Mix gently with hands until just combined.
  3. Roll the mixture into 1.5-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 18-20 minutes until cooked through and slightly browned. (Optional: Broil for the last minute for extra color).
  5. While meatballs bake, whisk together mayonnaise, Sriracha, sweet chili sauce, and vinegar in a small bowl until smooth.
  6. Transfer cooked meatballs to a serving bowl.
  7. Drizzle generous amounts of the sauce over the meatballs.
  8. Top with chopped green onions and chili flakes. Serve warm.

Notes

For a main dish, serve these over steamed jasmine rice. To make them gluten-free, use gluten-free panko and tamari instead of soy sauce.