10/08/2025
Firecracker Baked Turkey Meatballs:
Sweet, spicy, and packed with protein! You donât have to wait for the State Fair to enjoy delicious turkey recipes year-round. this oneâs easy, crave-worthy, and good for you all year long.
For the Meatballs:
1 lb ground turkey
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1 inch fresh ginger, minced
whites from 2 green onions, finely chopped
salt and black pepper to taste
drizzle of olive oil for the pan
Firecracker Sauce:
2 1/2 tbsp mayonnaise
1/2 to 1 tbsp milk (we skipped sour cream but you can add 1 to 2 tbsp if you like it creamier)
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sriracha, or more to taste
Optional: 1/2 tsp rice vinegar or lemon juice for tang
Optional: pinch of chili flakes
To Serve:
basmati rice, cooked
roasted green beans
green onion tops for garnish
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425f. Combine turkey, panko, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, green onion whites, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined. Roll into 2-inch meatballs and place on an oiled baking sheet. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165f. While baking, whisk together the firecracker sauce ingredients until smooth and slightly thin. Assemble bowls with basmati rice and green beans, add meatballs, drizzle with sauce, and top with green onions.
High protein, easy, and crave-worthy. Turkey's not just for the fair season.
