Mini Sriracha Turkey Meatballs (Printable)

Spicy turkey meatballs paired with sriracha and served on skewers for flavorful sharing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meatballs

01 - 450 grams ground turkey
02 - 3 tablespoons sriracha sauce
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 60 grams breadcrumbs
05 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
06 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ To Assemble

10 - Skewers (wooden or metal)
11 - Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

# How to make it:

01 - Set the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, sriracha sauce, egg, breadcrumbs, soy sauce, scallions, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper; mix until evenly blended.
03 - Shape the mixture into small balls, approximately 2.5 cm (1 inch) in diameter, and arrange them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Place the tray in the oven and bake for 16–18 minutes, or until meatballs are golden brown and cooked through.
05 - Thread cooked meatballs onto skewers, 2–3 per stick; transfer to a serving platter.
06 - Sprinkle fresh coriander leaves over the meatballs and serve immediately while warm.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick to prep and ready in just 30 minutes
  • Leans on lean ground turkey for a lighter option
  • Perfect for gatherings because you can eat them right off the stick
  • The hit of sriracha gives the perfect kick without overwhelming
  • Great for making ahead and reheating before serving
02 -
  • High in protein
  • Can be made gluten free with gluten free breadcrumbs
  • Delicious both hot and room temperature
03 -
  • For juicier meatballs avoid using extra lean turkey or breast meat stick to at least seven percent fat for best results
  • Soak wooden skewers for at least thirty minutes or risk burnt ends on the grill I have definitely learned the hard way
  • Do not skip brushing the glaze during the last minutes of cooking it creates a shiny sticky finish that will rival your favorite restaurant appetizers
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