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apple cider bbq meatballs

Apple Cider BBQ Meatballs

Jacklin Altman
These meatballs are a simple meal that's sweet, savory and oh-so-tasty.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 16 meatballs
Calories 74 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing Bowls

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup plain bread crumbs
  • 2 cloves garlic pressed
  • 1 Tsp rosemary chopped
  • 1 small apple diced finely
  • 1/2 small onion diced finely
  • 2 tbsp green onion chopped
Sauce
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1 Tsp Dijon mustard
  • 4 tbsp bbq sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed w 1 tbsp water (start w half)

Instructions
 

  • Combine all meatball ingredients in a large bowl and mix until uniform. Scoop into 16 meatballs and spray well with cooking spray. Air fry at 375F for 15-18 minutes, until they reach an internal temperature of 165F.
  • While the meatballs cook, combine all sauce ingredients (minus cornstarch slurry) and simmer sauce over medium heat for 15 min to reduce.
  • Then add half of corn starch slurry and mix. If it’s still not thick enough, add the rest of the slurry and mix well. Sauce should be about the consistency of maple syrup when done.
  • Toss meatballs in sauce and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh rosemary and serve with your choice of sides. Enjoy!

Notes

A serving is 4 meatballs which is 2 WW points. Click here to add to WW app.

Nutrition

Calories: 74kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 199mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 39IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword WW, air fryer, meatballs, apple, apple cider, chicken, dinner
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