Honey Garlic Chicken Meatballs Recipe | Instant Air fryer Recipe | 6 Minute Meatballs Recipe

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide a healthier option while crushed crackers are often cheaper.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: tamari

Coconut aminos are lower in sodium, while tamari is a budget-friendly alternative.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, and maple syrup is often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat, while canola oil is a more affordable option.

Start by making the meatball mixture.

In a bowl, combine 1 pound of ground chicken, 1/2 cup of bread crumbs, and 1 finely chopped medium onion.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon each of paprika, ginger powder, and garlic powder, along with 1/4 teaspoon each of garam masala and black pepper.

Incorporate 1 whole egg into the mixture.

Adjust spice levels according to taste, testing a small piece by air frying it.

Wet your hands with water and form the mixture into 35-40 small meatballs or about 16 medium to large ones.

Preheat the air fryer to 200 degrees Celsius for a couple of minutes before cooking the meatballs.

Cook the meatballs in the air fryer at 200 degrees Celsius for 6 minutes, stopping at the 2-3 minute mark to toss them for even cooking.

If you don't have an air fryer, you can bake the meatballs at 400 degrees Celsius for 15-20 minutes, using a tray filled with water to keep them moist.

For the sauce, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan and add 4-5 cloves of chopped garlic and a quarter inch piece of chopped ginger.

Stir in 2-3 tablespoons of tomato puree, 1/4 cup of ketchup, 1.5 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons of honey.

Add sriracha sauce to taste, and optionally, 1 tablespoon of hoisin sauce.

Season with a pinch of salt and add 1/2 cup of water in two intervals, cooking until the sauce bubbles and thickens, about 5-6 minutes.

Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and toss to coat.

Optionally, add onions or bell peppers for extra flavor.

Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped coriander leaves.

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