Sticky Asian Meatballs
My sticky Asian meatballs are cooked in an addicting sweet and tangy sauce. This easy party appetizer is always quick to disappear!
I love making meatballs in the crockpot as an appetizer. This recipe has a fun twist. These juicy, tender meatballs are seared on the outside but juicy inside. Then the have a sweet and tangy Asian sauce coating them that is SO addictive! The sauce is the best, you're going to want to put it on everything! They are perfect for an easy dinner over rice or noodles or as appetizers for guests. Everyone always asks for seconds!
Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips
- Meatballs: I used store bought. Avoid Italian versions as they can interfere with our flavor profile.
- Hoisin Sauce: Grab a Chinese Hoisin sauce they tend to be saltier and thicker which works well in this recipe. I like the brand Tsang.
- Soy Sauce: You can use low sodium if needed.
- Sesame Oil: Go slowly with this, it is very concentrated!
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Sticky Asian Meatballs
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Ingredients
- 40 Meatballs Homemade or Frozen
- ⅔ Cup Hoisin Sauce
- ¼ Cup Rice Vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 1 ½ Teaspoons Sesame Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic
- Green Onions and Sesame Seeds If Desired For Garnish
Instructions
On the Stove Top
- In a large Dutch oven heat oil and sear meatballs until browned on all sides.
- Combine hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, soy sauce and sesame oil. Add to meatballs.
- Cook for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.
Crock Pot Instructions
- Optional: But Encouraged: In a large Dutch oven heat oil and sear meatballs until browned on all sides.
- Line slow cooker with a plastic liner or spray with non stick cooking spray.
- Stir meatballs, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
- Cook for 1-2 hours on high or 3-4 hours on low.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
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These look incredible! Sticky Asian meatballs are always a hit — sweet, tangy, and packed with flavor.
These meatballs are amazing! Such a great dish. Who needs takeout when you have these!
Holy meatballola
These look SOOO good and would be perfect with the broccoli! 🙂
The flavors in these meatballs are fantastic, I am obsessed!
I made these meatballs as an appetizer for a dinner party last night, and everyone loved them! I think they were a bigger hit than the actual dinner!