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Saucy Asian Meatballs - Healthy Finger Foods

I’ll be honest, the first time I made these saucy Asian meatballs, I wasn’t expecting them to disappear from the plate so fast. But when a recipe checks all the boxes for comfort, flavor, and fun, it’s bound to become a keeper. The sauce is sticky, tangy, and just a little sweet, the kind of glaze that makes you want to lick your fingers after every bite. When I think of finger food recipes, this one always pops into my head. It’s the type of dish that works at a big Healthy Finger Foods Party, yet it’s equally perfect as a quick weeknight snack. I’ve even made them for friends who were looking for finger foods appetizer recipes, and let’s just say, nobody walked away hungry. The best part is, the little ones love them too. Whether it’s Finger Foods For Baby or finger food recipes for toddlers, these meatballs fit right in because they’re soft, easy to chew, and not overly spicy. Of course, I like to add my own twist. Sometimes I lean into Indian Finger Food vibes by adding a touch of curry powder, or I keep it classic with the sesame and soy glaze. However you season them, they’re a crowd-pleaser. Honestly, the hardest part of this recipe is convincing myself to share them at all.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: finger food recipes, finger food recipes for toddlers, finger foods appetizer recipes, Finger Foods For Baby, healthy finger foods party, Indian Finger Food
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Lila

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground pork
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili paste
  • Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine pork, eggs, breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
  3. Shape mixture into small meatballs and place them evenly spaced on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Meanwhile, whisk together hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili paste in a saucepan. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Toss baked meatballs in the sauce until coated.
  7. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and extra green onions before serving.