Air Fryer Frozen Meatballs
These crispy, glazed meatballs are a crowd-pleasing appetizer or dinner option that comes together in minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or game day snacking.
Equipment
- air fryer
- toothpicks
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 lb Frozen Fully Cooked Meatballs (beef or beef and pork blend)
For the Sweet Chili Garlic Glaze
- 1/4 cup Sweet Chili Sauce
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Sriracha
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
For Garnish
- 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
- 2 Green Onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Place the frozen meatballs in the air fryer basket in a single layer. There is no need to thaw them first. If your basket is small, work in batches to avoid stacking.
- Air fry at 390 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the meatballs are heated through, lightly browned, and slightly crispy on the outside.
- While the meatballs cook, prepare the glaze. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, sriracha, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Transfer the hot meatballs directly into the bowl with the glaze. Toss well, making sure every meatball is evenly coated in the sticky sauce.
- Return the glazed meatballs to the air fryer basket. Air fry at 400 degrees F for 2 to 3 minutes to let the glaze caramelize and become sticky.
- Transfer the meatballs to a serving platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve as an appetizer with toothpicks or over steamed rice as a main dish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 15gFat: 14g
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