These Firecracker Honey-Glazed Meatballs are sweet, slightly spicy and FULL of flavor. They make the perfect appetizer if you’re hosting a game day party or as a deliciously filling healthy meal.

The sauce is just enough to coat the meatballs, with a little leftover for dipping. Want a HUGE punch of flavor? Double the sauce to drizzle over your sides! These meatballs are simple to make, can be prepped ahead and can be frozen for future meals.

You’ll absolutely love honey-glazed meatballs and all their flavor. While store-bought meatballs may taste great, most brands are saturated in sugar, preservatives and other ingredients that aren’t real-food friendly. You can avoid all that excess sugar and empty calories with this delicious, homemade recipe. Plus, they’re baked, not fried, and are packed with flavor. They’re easy to prepare, simple to store and a tasty addition to your diet!

The other great news? You can use this basic meatball recipe to toss with any sauce you’d like (BBQ sauce, Teriyaki Sauce, Tzatziki Sauce), so we definitely urge you to save or PIN it for later!

We typically make a batch of whole-grain rice and chop and sauté chunks of eggplant. Then, we serve 2 or 3 meatballs in a bowl with rice, eggplant, a few matchstick carrots, sesame seeds and sauce. It is AMAZING!

You could easily serve them in a lettuce wrap, hoagie roll or with a side of charred broccoli.

Our 3-year-old, Isla Grace, LOVES these Firecracker Honey-Glazed Meatballs. Rather than tossing her meatballs in the firecracker sauce, we cut them up and serve them with honey drizzled over them. It’s a simple way to modify a meal so that our entire family can enjoy it!

Looking for a deliciously simple appetizer for entertaining? You can easily throw your meatballs in the slow cooker too. Simply cut the baking time in half so the meatballs cook the rest of the way in the slow cooker (about 2 hours on low) and double the sauce so the meatballs stay nice and tender.

If you frequent FULLforLife, you know we’re a huge advocate and fan of batch cooking whenever possible. At this point, we make double batches of 75 percent of our meals to simplify the weeks to come.

While the ingredients are out and the dishes are dirty, why not make more to use throughout the week or to freeze for future meals? These meatballs are no different! They’re simple to freeze and are great for an impromptu dinner when friends or family pop over.

Once your baked meatballs have cooled completely, store them in an airtight container or freezer bag. They’ll keep in the freezer for up to 3 months (although they are so delicious, they definitely won’t last that long!). To reheat, thaw your meatballs overnight in the refrigerator and warm or bake them in the oven frozen.

• Prep ahead: The meatball mixture can be prepared the night before and baked the day of, if desired.
• Forming your meatballs: Use a cookie scoop, ice cream scoop or spoon to help form your meatballs into 1” balls.
• Forming your meatballs: Wet your hands intermittently so the turkey mixture doesn’t stick to your hands.
• Family-friendly: If one of your family members isn’t a fan of sweet AND spicy, cut back on the hot sauce.
• Leftovers: If you plan on reinventing your leftovers with a different sauce, store your leftover meatballs separate from the Firecracker Honey sauce.

If you make these Firecracker Honey-Glazed Meatballs, we would love to hear how they turned out! Leave a comment below sharing how you served it (with rice, in a bowl, as an appetizer, etc.) and what your family thought of it. We love hearing from you and your ideas inspire us all! Don’t forget to tag @fullforlifegal on Instagram so we can admire your masterpiece! 🌟