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Hoisin Glazed Meatballs

Air Fryer Hoisin Meatballs

5 from 10 votes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Total Time: 29 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

Sticky air fryer hoisin meatballs with a real reduced glaze. The hoisin gets thinned with rice vinegar and soy, then tightened in the air fryer for a lacquered finish — 25 minutes, one bowl, no oil splatter.

Ingredients 

Meatballs

  • 1 pound ground beef, 85/15
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 scallions, white parts only, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Olive oil spray

Hoisin Glaze

  • 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey

To Finish

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 scallions, green parts only, sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 380°F for 3–5 minutes.
  • Combine the ground beef, panko, egg, ginger, scallion whites, garlic powder, sesame oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix with your hands until just combined — do not overmix.
  • Wet your hands and roll into 1-inch meatballs, about 24 total.
  • Spray the basket with olive oil. Arrange the meatballs in a single layer with space between them, working in batches.
  • Air fry at 380°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
  • Whisk the hoisin, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey in a small bowl.
  • Return all the meatballs to the basket, spoon the glaze over, and toss gently.
  • Air fry at 350°F for 3–4 minutes, until the glaze bubbles and tightens. Watch closely.
  • Top with sesame seeds and scallion greens. Serve hot.

Equipment

  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Notes

  • Cook to 160°F, not to the clock — air fryer models vary.
  • Batches are mandatory. Crowding steams the meatballs.
  • Leftovers keep 4 days refrigerated; reheat at 350°F for 3–4 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 199kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 19gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 708mgPotassium: 348mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 121IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 3mg