Looking for an easy dinner or appetizer that everyone will love? These Slow Cooker Hot Honey Garlic Meatballs are a total winner! Sweet, sticky, and with just the right amount of heat, they’re perfect for busy weeknights, entertaining, or watching the games. Just toss everything in the slow cooker and let it do its magic.
I love that this slow cooker meatball recipe feels fancy but takes almost no effort. My family couldn’t get enough, and I love serving them over rice for a full meal or even as little party bites when friends come over. It’s one of those recipes that I know I’ll keep going back to when I need something fast, delicious, and totally fuss-free. Great for watching football, an appetizer for the holidays, or an easy meal!
Why I Love These Slow Cooker Hot Honey Garlic Meatballs
- Just a few simple ingredients
- Easy to throw together in the slow cooker
- Perfect for busy weeknights
- Great for entertaining or watching the games
I love new meatball recipes! It is always a request between my husband and brothers at parties. Well…I love me some hot honey and knew I had to come up with recipe to share with you! These are a little sweet, a little spicy, a little tangy. The kids even liked them so don’t worry on the spice.
If you read along often, you probably have seen a few of my recipes with hot honey. I love my Blackstone Hot Honey Garlic Shrimp, Hot Honey Ham & Swiss Sliders, and even Hot Honey Brisket Sliders. So…if you have a bottle of hot honey…I’ve got a recipe for you!
Ingredients needed for this frozen slow cooker meatballs recipe
| 🍯 Frozen Meatballs – I used homestyle fully-cooked frozen meatballs. 🍯Hot Honey – Adds the perfect sweet heat. You can adjust the amount depending on how spicy you like it. 🍯 Ketchup – This is the base for the sauce and keeps it simple and tangy. 🍯 Brown Sugar – Packed for sweetness that balances the heat perfectly. 🍯 Low Sodium Soy Sauce – Just a little salty umami flavor to bring everything together. 🍯 Minced Garlic – Fresh is best, but jarred works fine too. 🍯Sriracha Sauce – Optional, depending on how much extra kick you want. |
How to Make Hot Honey Garlic Meatballs
Step 1: Prep the meatballs. Pour the frozen meatballs in slow cooker straight from the bag. No thawing needed—this recipe is that easy.
Step 2: Make the sauce. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, hot honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
Step 3: Combine and cook. Pour the sauce over the meatballs in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or high for 2 hours, until the meatballs are hot and the sauce is thick and sticky.
Step 4: Add heat and serve. Add hot sauce to taste if you want a little extra kick. Serve hot as is, over some white rice, or even toothpicks for a fun appetizer!
Additions & Substitutions
- Use mild honey instead of hot honey for a less spicy version.
- For a healthier version, try some turkey meatballs.
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Like these slow cooker meatballs? Make sure to check out my:
- Slow Cooker Guinness Glazed Meatballs
- Slow Cooker Meatball Lasagna
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Slow Cooker Hot Honey Garlic Meatballs
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Pour the frozen meatballs into your slow cooker.
- In a bowl combine the ketchup, hot honey, garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, and sriracha sauce. Whisk until well combined.
- Pour the mixture over the meatballs and give everything a stir to coat the meatballs.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours until the meatballs are hot.
- Taste the sauce and if desired stir in a bit more sriracha sauce.
- Serve and enjoy.
