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Easy Mini Turkey Meatball Snack Cups: Best Bite-Sized Appetizer

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These Easy Mini Turkey Meatball Snack Cups are bite-sized, packed with flavor, and perfect for parties, game days, or a fun weeknight dinner. They feature juicy turkey meatballs in crispy wonton cups with a tangy-sweet glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground turkey (93% lean)
  • 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • 24 wonton wrappers
  • Olive oil spray or melted butter for brushing
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (sweet and smoky style)
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low-sodium)
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, milk, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese, and parsley. Mix with your hands until just combined; do not overmix.
  3. Roll the mixture into 24 small balls, about 1 inch in diameter (about 1 tablespoon each). Place on a plate or baking sheet.
  4. Gently press one wonton wrapper into each mini muffin cup to form a cup shape. Lightly brush or spray with olive oil.
  5. Par-bake the wonton cups for 4-5 minutes, until edges start to turn lightly golden.
  6. Place one raw meatball into each par-baked wonton cup. Do not press down.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar to make the glaze.
  8. Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C) and wonton wrappers are golden brown and crispy.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool for 2 minutes. Brush glaze generously over each meatball and edges of wonton cups.
  10. Carefully remove cups from tin, arrange on a platter, drizzle with remaining glaze, and sprinkle with extra parsley if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Par-baking wonton cups is essential to prevent sogginess. For uniform meatballs, use a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop. Let meatballs rest 2 minutes before glazing. Can be made ahead: prepare meatball mixture and form balls up to 24 hours in advance; pre-bake wonton cups and store in airtight container for a day. For air fryer: cook at 350°F for about 12 minutes, checking at 8 minutes.

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