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Sweet and Spicy Air-Fryer Meatballs

Name: Sweet and Spicy Air-Fryer Meatballs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 dozen meatballs (about 1 cup sauce).
Ingredients: 2/3 cup quick-cooking oats; 1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk; 1 tablespoon dried minced onion; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean); SAUCE:; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1/3 cup honey; 1/3 cup orange marmalade; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 to 2 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 15 min./batch

Makes

3 dozen meatballs (about 1 cup sauce)

Updated: Apr. 27, 2022

I am always on a quest for meatballs that pack a sweet and savory punch. These air-fryer meatballs are a snap to pull together and can be served over rice or buttered noodles.—Tami Kuehl, Loup City, Nebraska

Sweet and Spicy Air-Fryer Meatballs Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

2/3 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
SAUCE:
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 to 2 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions

Preheat air fryer to 380°. In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls.

In batches, arrange meatballs in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until they are lightly browned and cooked through, 12-15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Serve with meatballs.