Meatballs Enrobed in Honey Sriracha Sauce

These Meatballs Glazed with Honey Sriracha are delightful, spicy, and bursting with flavor! They can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making them ideal for meal prep throughout the week!

These honey sriracha turkey meatballs have been loved for years, and for EXCELLENT reasons! Tasty turkey meatballs enveloped in an irresistibly sweet and spicy sauce. The ideal mix of sriracha, soy sauce, ginger, honey, and garlic. Truly incredible. Sriracha is a household essential for us (I add it to everything!) and I enjoy creating sauces with it because it imparts a nice heat without being overly spicy. These spicy honey sriracha meatballs are always a crowd-pleaser.

Why You’ll Appreciate These Meatballs

• This straightforward turkey meatball recipe is my favorite, and it’s a great one to save or pin for future use on Pinterest.
• The spicy honey sriracha sauce is FANTASTIC! Just the right blend of sweet and spicy without relying on refined sugars.
• These meatballs are baked rather than fried.
• The best part is you can whip up this entire dish in under 30 minutes!
• An incredibly simple recipe that yields the most delicious meatballs for a quick dinner.

Ingredients Required

• ground turkey – I opted for lean ground turkey as it’s our preference, but you can substitute it with ground chicken, pork, or lean beef for meatballs.
• bread crumbs – I used whole wheat panko breadcrumbs to help maintain the shape of the meatballs, but regular breadcrumbs, gluten-free options, or even almond flour can work too.
• eggs – serve as a binder alongside the breadcrumbs, holding all components together.
• green onions – These add flavor and color to the meatballs, and I also sprinkle some on top when serving.
• seasonings – a blend of garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

For the Sauce:

• sriracha – the highlight of this recipe, delivering a delightful heat to the sauce! If it’s too spicy for your taste, you can halve the sriracha quantity.
• soy sauce – I usually go for low-sodium soy sauce as standard soy can sometimes be overly salty. Tamari or coconut aminos could be swapped for a gluten-free version.
• rice vinegar – white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar can be used as alternatives.
• sesame oil – brings a lovely Asian flavor to this sauce! Olive oil is another option.
• honey – adds sweetness to the sauce without refined sugars and creates a sticky glaze! If honey isn’t available, maple syrup or brown sugar are good substitutes.
• garlic – fresh minced garlic or chopped garlic from a jar is ideal for flavor, but garlic powder can suffice in a pinch.
• ginger – fresh ginger works best, but if it’s unavailable, use 1 teaspoon of ground ginger or ginger paste.

How to Prepare Honey Sriracha Meatballs

1. Form the meatballs. You can do this ahead of time! In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, eggs, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well mixed. Shape the mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls using a cookie scoop or your hands and arrange them on a prepared baking sheet coated with non-stick cooking spray or lined with parchment paper. You should yield approximately 40 meatballs.
2. Bake! Place the meatballs in the oven at 375 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes, or until browned and fully cooked. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees F.
3. Prepare the sauce. While the meatballs are baking, combine all sauce ingredients in a small pot over medium heat, bringing it to a boil while whisking continuously. Once it boils, reduce the heat and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes to thicken the sauce, stirring consistently.
4. Serve and relish! Remove excess grease from the cooked meatballs and combine them with the honey sriracha sauce. Serve over brown rice and top with additional green onions and sesame seeds, if preferred. Enjoy!

What to Do If the Sauce is Too Spicy?

The honey and soy sauce in this recipe effectively balance the heat, but if the sauce is too fiery for you, here are a few adjustments you can make.

• Reduce sriracha – the simplest solution is to cut the amount of sriracha by half, as it goes a long way.
• Add more soy sauce – not only does this increase the sauce volume for coating the meatballs, but it also dilutes the heat. Adding a bit of lime juice can introduce a tangy flavor.
• Increase sweetness – incorporate sweet chili sauce to maintain some spice while sweetening up the sauce. Your palate will appreciate it!

Ways to Serve Honey Sriracha Meatballs

• As a main meal – serve these savory meatballs over white rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice with side servings of broccoli, green beans, carrots, or any veggies of your choice. I love making rice bowls with this recipe for an easy weeknight dinner.
• With pasta – these baked meatballs work well atop pasta, orzo, spaghetti squash, or zucchini noodles.
• In a wrap – serve the meatballs in a wrap or lettuce cups with sliced veggies and peach mango salsa. Prepare a double batch of the sauce to drizzle on top of the meatballs.
• As a party snack – this delectable meatball recipe makes an ideal appetizer, served with toothpicks for your next gathering! Just be sure to double or triple the batch as they are always a popular choice. You can also repurpose the sauce for honey sriracha chicken wings during game day!

Preparation and Storage

Make Ahead: You can easily prepare these meatballs in advance and keep them covered in the fridge for 2 to 3 days before baking. When you’re ready to bake, place them in the oven and follow the sauce instructions on the stove as outlined. You can also prepare the sauce ahead of time! Just reheat in a saucepan before combining with the meatballs.

To Store: If you want to keep these meatballs for later, let them cool completely then store in an airtight container in your refrigerator for 3 to 4 days, while the sauce can be preserved for up to 2 weeks.

To Freeze: These meatballs freeze well, lasting up to 3 to 4 months when frozen. I recommend keeping the sauce frozen separately in a sealed container. To reheat, simply thaw the meatballs in the refrigerator and warm them in a skillet over low heat, stirring frequently until heated through, or microwave them for 1 to 2 minutes.

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Enjoy these Honey Sriracha Glazed Meatballs! If you appreciate this fantastic recipe like we do, please leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review below, and don’t forget to tag me on Instagram with the hashtag #eatyourselfskinny! I love seeing your delicious recreations!