You’ll Need
500g pork mince
1 small onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 egg
50g breadcrumbs
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp black pepper
For the Chilli Jam Glaze
3 tbsp sweet chilli jam
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
½ tsp garlic powder
To Finish
Spring onions, sliced
Sesame seeds
Optional but Dangerous
Steamed rice
Garlic mayo
Pickled chillies
Flatbreads
Method
1 - Preheat your air fryer to 190°C. 2 - In a large bowl combine the pork mince, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. 3 - Mix thoroughly until everything is evenly combined. 4 - Roll into 12 evenly sized meatballs. 5 - Place the meatballs into the air fryer basket in a single layer. 6 - Air fry at 190°C for 10–12 minutes, turning halfway through, until lightly browned and cooked through. 7 - While the meatballs cook, mix together the chilli jam, soy sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, and garlic powder. 8 - Transfer the cooked meatballs into a bowl and pour over the glaze. 9 - Toss thoroughly until every meatball is coated. 10 - Return them to the air fryer for 3–4 minutes at 190°C until the glaze becomes sticky, glossy, and lightly caramelised. 11 - Finish with spring onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately while hot, sticky, and slightly dangerous.