These super easy and delicious plant-based meatballs, cook just like ground beef. Ten minutes in the air-fryer produces a super juicy centre surrounded by perfectly crispy edges. Then simmered until coated with this sweet, spicy, sticky glaze. Before being served over a selection vegetables and grains for a delicious plant-based meal.
Drizzle of oil to lightly coat the ballsolive oil, canola, avocado, etc.
Thai Chili Sauce
¾cupwater
1½teaspoonscornstarch
3tablespoonsoy sauce
3tablespoonThai sweet chilli sauce
1½tablespoonsrice vinegar
3Thai chillies chopped
3tablespoonshoney
Instructions
In a large bowl mix the chickpea liquid with curry paste. Add in onion, garlic, ginger, and bread crumbs, stir to combine. Add in the Beyond Meat Plant-Based Ground and mix until incorporated.
Form mixture into 12 to 14 balls (approximately 1 oz./30 g each). Lightly coat the balls with oil, and reform into balls to ensure an even coating of oil. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Preheat the air-fryer to 400°F. Place the balls in the air-fryer leaving space between them for air circulation. Cook for 10 minutes*, shaking the baskets twice during the cook to ensure even browning.
Serve immediately or let cool and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
*Cooking time may vary based on individual air-fryers.
Thai Chili Sauce
Add the cornstarch into the water and stir to combine.
Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Then add all the ingredients into the skillet and stir to combine. Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Add the meatballs and cook until the sauce has reduced and glazed the meatballs (5 to 8 minutes).
Serve over your favourite selection of vegetables and grains. Garnish with sesame seeds (optional) and enjoy.