Asian Turkey Meatballs Recipe

Sticky Asian turkey meatballs with soy glaze in white bowl

Asian Turkey Meatballs Recipe

These Asian turkey meatballs are tender, juicy, and packed with flavor from ginger, garlic, and scallions. Coated in a sticky soy glaze, they’re perfect for healthy weeknight dinners, meal prep, or as party appetizers.

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Course: Appetizer, Dinner

Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 18

Chill Time: 15

Total Time: 48

Servings: servings (4–5 meatballs each)

Calories: 265kcal

Cost: $12

Equipment

Large mixing bowl
Cookie scoop or tablespoon
Rimmed Baking Sheet
Parchment paper sheet
Small saucepan
Meat thermometer
Wire whisk

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

1 pound ground turkey 93% lean
⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 large egg beaten
2 green onions finely chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium
1 teaspoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Asian Glaze

⅓ cup soy sauce low sodium
3 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoon water
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

For Garnish

2 green onions sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

Combine turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, scallions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix gently. Chill 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Roll mixture into 20–24 meatballs and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
Cook for 15–18 minutes until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
In a saucepan, whisk soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer.
Mix cornstarch with water, stir into sauce, and cook until glossy.
Toss baked meatballs in glaze, garnish with scallions, sesame seeds, and cilantro.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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