Description

These Asian Glazed Turkey Meatballs are a flavorful twist on a classic dish. Tender turkey meatballs are baked to perfection and then coated in a sticky, sweet, and savory glaze that will have you coming back for more. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or as a party appetizer.

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

1 pound ground turkey
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking)

For the Glaze:

¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Meatballs: Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs and bake for 18–20 minutes.
Make the Glaze: In a small saucepan, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Thicken with cornstarch slurry.
Glaze Meatballs: Toss baked meatballs in the glaze until coated. Serve warm, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Serve over rice, in lettuce wraps, or as party appetizers.
For a gluten-free option, use tamari and gluten-free breadcrumbs.