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Make these mouth-watering Thai meatballs when you want to wow your guests on game day. Made with all your favorite Thai flavorings, such as sweet chili sauce, lime and cilantro, these mini balls burst with flavor. Serve with \u00a0Thai dishes<\/a>, such as pad thai<\/a> or a Thai salad<\/a>. You could also mix in your favorite appetizers and game day munchies<\/a>.<\/p>\n First, preheat the air-fryer to 350\u00b0F. Then, combine the chili sauce, lime juice, ketchup and soy sauce in a small bowl. Mix them well and reserve\u00a0 1\/2 cup of this sauce for serving.<\/p>\n In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, green onion, cilantro, salt, garlic powder and the remaining 4 tablespoons of the chili sauce mixture. Add the chicken and lightly but thoroughly mix. Shape into 12 balls.<\/p>\n In batches, arrange the meatballs in a single layer on a greased tray in an air-fryer basket. Cook until lightly browned, for four to five minutes. Turn the meatballs and then cook for an additional four to five minutes. Serve with the reserved sauce and a sprinkle of additional cilantro.<\/p>\n Test Kitchen Tip:\u00a0<\/em>Although this recipe calls for an air-fryer, if you don’t have one, don’t stress. You can use a convection oven or a toaster oven for similar results.<\/p>\n Add the Thai meatballs to a bowl with the sauce and cover with an airtight lid. Store in the fridge for three to four days.<\/p>\n Yes. You can freeze Thai meatballs for two to three months in the freezer. To freeze, first place them on a lined baking sheet (we recommend using parchment paper), then loosely cover them with plastic wrap and freeze until solid. Then, transfer the meatballs to a resealable freezer bag.<\/p>\n Yes. As long as you use gluten-free ingredients (in this recipe, gluten can be found in the soy sauce and even in some garlic powders).\u00a0 Be sure to select a gluten-free Panko bread crumb option, too.<\/p>\n Yes. Making meatballs ahead of time means you’ll cut down on prep time, plus the sauce will have plenty of time to soak into the meat. Just be sure to reheat before serving.<\/p>\n Reheat the meatballs in a saucepan over medium-low heat in some extra sauce. Stir regularly until\u00a0warmed through.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Make these tasty Thai meatballs for an unexpected game-day snack. Made with ground chicken for a neutral protein, they’ll be bursting with flavor and offer plenty of satiating protein. 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Make the sauce<\/h3>\n
Step 2: Make the meatballs<\/h3>\n
Step 3: Air-fry your meatballs<\/h3>\n
Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Thai Meatballs<\/h2>\n
Can you freeze Thai meatballs?<\/h3>\n
Thai Meatball Tips<\/h2>\n
Can I make these meatballs gluten-free?<\/h3>\n
Can I make Thai meatballs ahead of time?<\/h3>\n
How do I reheat Thai meatballs?<\/h3>\n