Introduction

These Honey Sriracha Ground Turkey Meatballs offer a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors, making them an irresistible appetizer or main dish. They’re easy to prepare, baked to juicy perfection, and coated in a flavorful homemade sauce.

The image shows a white oval dish filled with small, round meatballs in a glossy, dark brown sauce that looks sticky and shiny. The meatballs are arranged close together, each one textured with a slightly rough surface and some glistening spots from the sauce. Small pieces of bright green chopped herbs or scallions are scattered on top, adding a fresh, colorful contrast to the rich brown meatballs. The background is a white marbled surface, and the lighting highlights the shine on the sauce and the texture of the meatballs. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

For the meatballs:

2 pounds lean ground turkey
1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
2 eggs
¼ cup onion, finely chopped
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

For the sauce:

¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
½ teaspoon ground ginger
3 teaspoons minced garlic
½ teaspoon sesame oil

Optional garnish:

¼ cup green onions, diced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375℉ and lightly spray a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, eggs, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Step 3: Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 ½ inches in diameter, making approximately 35-40 meatballs. Arrange them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 4: Bake the meatballs for 20–25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and no longer pink inside.
Step 5: While the meatballs bake, combine honey, sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ground ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil in a small saucepan.
Step 6: Bring the sauce to a boil over medium heat, stirring continuously. Then reduce to low heat and simmer for 3–5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 7: When the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and pour the sauce over the top. Garnish with diced green onions and sesame seeds if desired before serving.

Tips & Variations

For extra moisture, soak the breadcrumbs in a little milk before mixing with the turkey.
Adjust the sriracha amount to your preferred spice level, adding less for milder heat.
Try swapping ground turkey for chicken or pork for a different flavor.
Serve with steamed rice or wrapped in lettuce leaves for a delicious meal.

Storage

Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or in a saucepan over low heat with a splash of water to keep them moist. For longer storage, freeze cooked meatballs for up to 2 months and thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Serve

A black bowl holds a serving of meatballs and rice arranged side by side on a white marbled surface. The left side has nine glossy, brown meatballs coated in a shiny sauce, each topped with white sesame seeds and small pieces of green onions. On the right side, there is a heap of white rice mixed with scattered chopped green onions, giving it a fresh touch. A bright green lime wedge rests between the meatballs and rice at the top edge of the bowl. There are some sesame seeds and green onion bits scattered on the white marbled surface around the bowl. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these meatballs ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the meatballs and sauce in advance. Bake the meatballs, cool them completely, then store separately from the sauce in the refrigerator. Reheat and combine just before serving.

What can I use if I don’t have whole wheat breadcrumbs?

Regular breadcrumbs or crushed crackers work fine as substitutes. You can also use oats ground finely for a gluten-free option.

Honey Sriracha Ground Turkey Meatballs Recipe

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These Honey Sriracha Ground Turkey Meatballs offer a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. Made with lean ground turkey and whole wheat breadcrumbs, they are baked to juicy perfection and coated in a flavorful honey sriracha glaze. Garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, these meatballs make a delicious and healthy appetizer or main dish that’s quick to prepare and sure to impress.

Author: Daniel
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 35–40 meatballs 1x
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Fat

Ingredients

Scale

Meatballs

2 pounds lean ground turkey
1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
2 eggs
¼ cup onion, finely chopped
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Sauce

¼ cup honey
2 Tablespoons sriracha sauce
3 Tablespoons soy sauce
3 Tablespoons rice vinegar
½ teaspoon ground ginger
3 teaspoons minced garlic
½ teaspoon sesame oil

Garnish (Optional)

¼ cup green onions, diced
1 Tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375℉ to ensure it’s ready for baking the meatballs evenly.
Prepare baking sheet: Lightly spray a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking and set it aside.
Mix meatball ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, whole wheat breadcrumbs, eggs, finely chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Form meatballs: Shape the mixture into approximately 1½-inch meatballs. You should get about 35-40 meatballs total. Place each meatball onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced evenly.
Bake meatballs: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165℉.
Make the sauce: While the meatballs bake, combine honey, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ground ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring continuously. Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
Glaze meatballs: Remove the baked meatballs from the oven and pour the prepared honey sriracha sauce evenly over them, coating thoroughly.
Garnish and serve: If desired, sprinkle diced green onions and sesame seeds over the glazed meatballs for added flavor and presentation. Serve warm.

Notes

Use lean ground turkey to keep the meatballs healthy and reduce fat content.
Adjust the amount of sriracha if you prefer less or more heat in the sauce.
Ensure meatballs are evenly sized to allow uniform cooking in the oven.
Whole wheat breadcrumbs add extra fiber and nutrition compared to regular breadcrumbs.
Leftover meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
These meatballs can also be served with rice, noodles, or in a sandwich for a complete meal option.

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