This sweet and sticky Asian Meatballs Recipe delivers the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer! Just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep, and you’ve got the perfect crock pot party meatballs! Or serve them over rice for a sweet and savory quick-prep dinner!
With these asian crockpot meatballs it’s all about the sauce! The sweet and tangy fusion of flavors creates a lovely orange sauce that will tease and delight everyone.
No kidding, when these little beauties are left out in the open… you can expect lots of happy smiles and a very empty crockpot!
Rene writes: "Came out delicious!! Everyone had second helpings"
What really makes these meatballs extra fabulous is the simplicity of the recipe. You’ll just mix the sauce in a bowl, then pour it over the frozen meatballs in your Crockpot. It really is that simple!
Oh… and when your meatballs have finished cooking, just stick a colorful toothpick in each one. Then serve them on a pretty plate, or straight out of your slow cooker.
Trust me, using your crockpot to prepare perfectly hot and tender meatballs is the only way to go. These Garlic Honey Meatballs, terrific Teriyaki Pineapple Meatballs, and heavenly Sweet and Sour Slow Cooker Meatballs all prove that point deliciously!
So what are you waiting for? It’s time to get these tasty orange meatballs hot and ready…
Ingredients
In addition to your frozen meatballs, you’ll just need 3 simple ingredients to prepare the outrageous orange sauce. The same orange sauce that I used with my viral Recipe for Easy Orange Chicken!
- Orange Marmalade – For a perfectly balanced sweet orange flavor.
- Soy Sauce – To add deep, rich and savory flavors to your sauce.
- Barbecue Sauce – The secret ingredient that pulls everything together to create the most audacious orange sauce ever!
You can also prepare this asian meatballs recipe using my delicious homemade Meatball Recipe!
Like so many of my 5 Ingredient Crock Pot Recipes, you’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart Crock Pot to get the job done.
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With Easy Asian Recipes like this asian meatballs crockpot recipe, hardly any hands on time is required!
Just follow these simple steps…
1. To get started, grab out a 5 – 6 quart Crock Pot.
2. Add your ingredients and cook.
3. When your orange glazed meatballs are done, serve them straight from your slow cooker using toothpicks, or you can serve them up as a delicious dinner entreé with some white rice.
That’s it. Easy peasy! Slow Cooker Appetizer Recipes don’t get much simpler or rewarding than this tasty asian meatballs recipe!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Storage Tips
Leftovers from this asian meatballs recipe can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can reheat the next day for another easy weeknight meal or snack!
What To Serve With Asian Meatballs
This easy recipe for asian meatballs serves up unbelievably inviting flavors when served over white rice for dinner.
Other ways you can serve these orange glazed meatballs:
1. As Easy Party Appetizers when you serve these party meatballs straight out of your slow cooker using toothpicks.
2. On Mini Slider Buns with cheese like I did with this tasty Meatballs Sliders Recipe.
3. As a scrumptious asian style meatballs appetizer for game day, or as one of the best Appetizer Recipes for Easter or Christmas Dinner Appetizer Recipes ever!
Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this easy asian meatballs recipe…
Rena writes: “Came out great!”
Reginald writes: “Very good”
Rene writes: “Came out delicious!! Everyone had second helpings”
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Asian Meatballs Recipe
Ingredients
- 26 oz. Frozen Meatballs, or use my easy homemade Meatball Recipe instead.
- 3/4 cup Orange Marmalade, Orange Preserves can be substituted.
- 3/4 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s Original BBQ Sauce
- 2 tbsp. Soy Sauce
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Add Frozen Meatballs to crockpot.
- Then add Orange Preserves, BBQ Sauce, and Soy Sauce to small mixing bowl, and stir well.
- Pour sauce mixture over meatballs in crockpot, and stir well until all are coated.
- Cook on HIGH for 2 hours or LOW for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Once nice and hot, serve with toothpicks for a fun party appetizer or over cooked white rice for a delicious dinner dish.
- Optional: Garnish with Sesame Seeds and/or chopped Green Onions. Enjoy!
Notes
- Storage Tips: Leftovers from this asian meatballs recipe can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can reheat the next day for another easy weeknight meal or snack!
- FAQ’s: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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I dug out our slow cooker recently and have been looking for more recipes so this is perfect – we love meatballs and it’s an easy one to throw together, thank you, Heidi! Will also take a look at your 250 Easy Crockpot Recipes too 🙂
This sounds like perfect timing, Lisa! Enjoy the cozy crockpot recipes this Fall!
What a fantastic appetizer recipe — love how it comes together with only a handful of ingredients too!
Thanks, Michelle… it really is SO simple to make!
These meatballs look so delicious. I need to try recipe because I recently bought Crockpot. Thank you for inspiration.
You’re very welcome… ENJOY! 🙂
This sounds so easy and sure to be a crowd pleaser! Easy recipes are the best!
I completely agree, Val… and it really doesn’t get much easier than this!
This looks amazing! Thanks for the recipe.
xoxo
Lovely
You’re very welcome, Lovely! 🙂