Recipe of the MonthHot Honey Chicken Meatballs
Hot Honey Chicken Meatballs
Kathy Lesser, Chicago
Ingredients:
Meatballs: Hot Honey:
1 lb ground chicken ½ c local fresh honey
½ c breadcrumbs 2 T apple cider vinegar
1 egg, beaten 1 t crushed red pepper flakes
2 t Korean chili pepper flakes
1 t kosher salt
Scallions, sliced for garnish
Instructions:
Preheat air fryer to 380°. In a medium bowl, mix together ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, chili pepper, and salt. Make 16 – 1-inch meatballs and place in air fryer. Cook for 8-10 minutes, shaking halfway through cooking time. While the meatballs are cooking, combine honey, vinegar, and red pepper in a microwave safe dish and heat for approximately 1½ minutes. Yields 16 1-inch meatballs. You can also bake in the oven on a sheet pan at 375° for 10-12 minutes.
Tip: dip our fingers in cold water as you roll meatballs, to make it easier!