Sweet Chili Meatballs

A white plate with Asian pork meatballs topped with diced onions with a small dish of chili sauce

5 from 2 ratings

These easy baked sweet chili meatballs are fantastic as a main dish, appetizer, or snack. Pair with roasted or stir-fried veggies and rice, and you'll have a simple and fast dinner that the whole family will love. They're also freezer-friendly!

Prep Time10

Cook Time23

Total Time33

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Fusion

Keyword: Baked Pork Meatballs, Spicy Meatballs

Servings:

Author: Sarah Cook

Equipment

Ingredients

1 lb ground pork
1 egg
1/3 cup panko
1 jalapeño {ribs and seeds removed, finely diced}
2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
1 green onion {thinly sliced}
1/4 cup cilantro {minced}
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
2 cloves garlic {minced}
1/2 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp ginger {grated}

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375˚F.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment or a silpat.
Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl and combine. Pro tip: it's easiest to mix using your hands.
1 lb ground pork, 1 egg, 1/3 cup panko, 1 jalapeño, 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce, 1 green onion, 1/4 cup cilantro, 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp ginger
Make uniform-sized meatballs and place them on the baking sheet without allowing them to touch.
Bake for 15 minutes, and then flip and bake for an additional 8 minutes. Cook until the internal temperature is 160˚F.
If you'd like the tops crispy/browned, place under a broiler set to high for 1-2 minutes. Watch closely so they don't burn!

Notes

Makes 16 1-inch meatballs.
Sub in almond flour and use coconut aminos in place of the soy sauce to make these gluten-free.
Add an optional 1/3 cup of grated carrot to the mixture to increase the veggies.

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