Any party is made exponentially better with the addition of delicious appetizers, and these 15 meatball appetizer recipes are sure to please a crowd! From classic Italian-style meatballs to fun flavor combinations like bacon cheeseburger balls, there’s something for everyone on this list. These bite-sized morsels are perfect for snacking or as part of a main course, so don’t be shy about getting creative with your presentation.
Are you having a party and need some appetizer ideas? Look no further! These 15 delicious meatball appetizer recipes will have your guests asking for more. From classic Italian to Asian-inspired, there’s something for everyone. So get cooking and let the party begin!
15. Buffalo Turkey Meatballs with Easy Meal Prep Bowls
Proof that eating healthy can be both delicious and achievable, these BUFFALO TURKEY MEATBALLS are the perfect dinner solution for any night of the week and make delicious meal prep bowls to help power you through the week.
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14. Bang Bang Meatballs: A Unique Appetizer Recipe
Looking for a unique take on Bang Bang Shrimp? Then you need to try these delicious Bang Bang Meatballs! They are delicious and unique appetizer recipe!
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13. Deliciously Sweet And Tangy Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs
You will want to add these sweet and tangy slow cooker cranberry meatballs to your holiday menu planner.
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12. Mini Turkey Meatballs with Curried Cranberry Sauce
These lightened-up mini turkey meatballs with a zesty curried cranberry dipping sauce are a perfect make-ahead appetizer for the holidays. But if you have a package of cranberries in your freezer or a can of sauce stashed in your pantry, you can make them any time of year!
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11. Fish Meatballs
These easy fish meatballs (fish balls) are adapted from the Mexican dish Albondigas de Pescado and are made with sardines. Serve them with a quick and easy tomato sauce as an appetizer, or add them to pasta for seafood spaghetti and meatballs!
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10. Porcupine Meatballs Instant Pot Recipe
This Porcupine meatballs Instant Pot recipe with rice and ground beef or sausage are great appetizers. Served with pasta it’s a favorite dinner idea of ours too.
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9. Slow Cooker BBQ Turkey Meatballs
These gluten free BBQ Turkey Meatballs are healthy and easy to make. They’re baked and then tossed in the slow cooker with barbecue sauce!
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8. Giant Meatballs w. Herbed Ricotta
You’re probably surprised to see a recipe for giant meatballs (with herbed ricotta) here on LM, but I’ve been craving some restaurant favorites recently and for whatever reason, this one is popping into my mind a lot these days!
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7. Crockpot BBQ Beer Meatballs
These Crockpot BBQ Beer Meatballs are absolutely delicious and make the perfect easy appetizer or add rice for a quick family dinner!
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6. Teriyaki Meatball Bowls
A few weeks ago, one of my readers (Hi Elaine!) posted her weekly menu and it included Asian Bowls (a riff on the oh-so-popular Burrito Bowls). Her comment got my wheels spinning and I decided to create my own Asian-style bowl – Teriyaki Meatball Bowls.
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5. This Bourbon Meatballs Recipe is a Party Food Staple!
Bourbon Meatballs are one of the most beloved party foods at cocktail parties. Serve them for holiday parties, family gatherings, or for a Kentucky derby party. This is one recipe you’ll reach for again and again.
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4. Sweet and Sour Ground Pork Meatballs
Sweet and Sour Ground Pork Meatballs are a fun and budget-friendly way to enjoy Asian flavors in a ground pork recipe! Tender ground pork meatballs are flavored with garlic and ginger, then baked before heading into the slow cooker with veggies, pineapple and a delightful homemade sweet and sour sauce!
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3. Cranberry Meatballs Recipe
These Cranberry Meatballs are super easy and delicious! They make the perfect holiday party appetizers. This recipe includes slow cooker instructions, Instant Pot instructions, and Ninja Foodi instructions.
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2. Meatballs with Romesco Sauce
These Meatballs with Romesco Sauce are the perfect party appetizers! These one-bite appetizers can be dressed up for elegant soirees or dressed down for casual Game Day buffets.
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1. Whole30 Buffalo Chicken Meatballs (Keto & Paleo)
These Whole30 Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are super easy, incredibly flavorful, and perfectly spicy. Only 25 minutes start to finish, they are great for lunch, dinner or a healthy meal prep. This Whole30 ground chicken recipe is a crowd favorite!
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