Discover a new twist on traditional meatballs with this Bang Bang Turkey Meatballs recipe. Inspired by the viral Bang Bang Chicken, these flavorful and juicy turkey meatballs are coated in a rich and creamy bang bang sauce that promises to delight your taste buds. Serve them over white rice with a side of veggies for a complete, satisfying meal that combines both savory and spicy elements in one delightful dish.
Ingredients
Meatballs:
🦃 2 pounds ground turkey
🧀 1 cup Parmesan cheese
🍞 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
🧅 1 small onion, diced
🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
🥚 1 egg
🥛 1/3 cup milk
🌶️ 1 teaspoon paprika
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
⚫ 1 teaspoon black pepper
🔥 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
🌿 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
🟢 Cooking spray
Bang Bang Sauce:
🥄 1.5 cups mayonnaise
🌶️ 1 cup sweet chili sauce
🌶️ 5 tablespoons Sriracha (adjust to taste)
Instructions
1- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2- Prepare the Meatball Mixture:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, egg, milk, paprika, salt, black pepper, Cayenne pepper, and parsley.
- Mix all ingredients gently until just combined to avoid toughening the meatballs.
3- Shape the Meatballs:
- Lightly oil your hands to prevent sticking.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch round balls.
4- Arrange for Baking:
- Place the meatballs on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Lightly spray them with cooking spray to ensure even cooking.
5- Bake and Broil:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- Broil for an additional 2 minutes or until the internal temperature of the meatballs is 165°F (74°C).
6- Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce:
- While the meatballs bake, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha in a large bowl.
7- Coat the Meatballs:
- Once the meatballs are done, carefully transfer them to the bowl with the bang bang sauce.
- Toss gently until all meatballs are evenly coated.
8- Serve:
- Serve the saucy meatballs over a bed of white rice with a side of your favorite veggies.
- Enjoy!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 17 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories per Serving: Approximately 450
Nutritional Information per Serving: Proteins: 30g, Fats: 32g, Carbohydrates: 10g
Equipment: Mixing bowl, baking tray, parchment paper, whisk
Cooking Tips
- Don’t overmix the meat mixture; doing so could result in tougher meatballs.
- Taste and adjust the spice level of the sauce to preference with additional or less Sriracha.
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