Asian style bbq meatballs are quickly becoming one of my go-to appetizers when I want big flavor without a lot of work. They're sticky, sweet, a little spicy, and packed with umami in every bite.
Whether you're hosting a game day get-together, planning an easy weeknight appetizer, or looking for something that disappears fast at parties, these meatballs deliver every time.
Why These Meatballs Work!
What makes these Asian style meatballs so good is the balance. Japanese BBQ sauce brings that rich, savory backbone, while sriracha adds heat and brown sugar rounds everything out with just enough sweetness.
A hit of sesame oil deepens the flavor, and my Honey Garlic Sriracha seasoning ties it all together with sweet heat and garlic forward punch. Toss everything together, bake it off, and you've got a foolproof appetizer that feels way more involved than it actually is.
Ingredients
- Fully cooked frozen meatballs
- Japanese BBQ sauce
- Sriracha
- Sesame oil
- Brown sugar
- Honey Garlic Sriracha seasoning (Optional)
- Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Everything bagel seasoning (for garnish)
See recipe card for quantities.
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Storage
Cover foil pan and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through about 15-20 minutes.
Top Tip
Broil the meatballs for the last minute or two to really caramelize them! It's a nice touch and also helps the sugars in the sauce to intensify.
The Last Bite.
These Asian Style Honey Garlic Sriracha Meatballs check all the boxes-bold flavor, minimal effort, and guaranteed crowd appeal.
They're sticky, sweet, a little spicy, and easy enough to throw together any night of the week or scale up for a party. Simple, packed with flavor, and exactly how good food should be.
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Asian style bbq meatballs
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 1x
Ingredients
- 1 bag frozen fully cooked meatballs
- 1 cup Japanese BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Honey Garlic Sriracha seasoning (Optional)
- Green onions, sliced (garnish)
- Everything bagel seasoning (garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Add frozen meatballs to a baking dish or oven-safe pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together Japanese BBQ sauce, sriracha, sesame oil, brown sugar, and Honey Garlic Sriracha seasoning.
- Pour sauce over meatballs and toss to coat evenly.
- Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes, stirring halfway through so everything gets coated in the sauce.
- Remove from oven and garnish with sliced green onions and everything bagel seasoning.
- Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Asian- Inspired
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