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Home Chef Recipes Appetizer Recipes

14 Tasty Gluten Free Meatball Recipes For A Party

Published: Dec 27, 2018 · Modified: Jul 11, 2023 by Sandi Gaertner · 10 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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If you are looking for sweet, savory, or spicy Gluten Free Meatball Appetizers, I have some ideas for you. Each tantalizing recipe is sure to impress you, your family, and your friends! I love the bold, rich flavors that each dish provides.  

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Next time you have a party or go to a potluck, you should whip up some juicy homemade meatballs. They will be the meal's star, and you will be pleased by how easy they are to throw together. You can even make these ahead of time for a quick meal idea.

I pulled together all kinds of meatballs for this collection of gluten-free meatball recipes. They can be made with any ground meat or vegan meat, and there are a lot of flavors to choose from.

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Tips For Success:

  • Mix the meatball ingredients in a large bowl so the seasonings are spread through the meatballs...this will ensure flavor in every bite.
  • You always want to make sure that the meatballs are cooked all the way through before serving them. The easiest way is to use a meat thermometer and check the temperature.
  • Be sure to make enough sauce so the meatballs stay tender.

You can also try some of my other popular gluten free appetizer recipes if you want to serve more than just meatballs!

Best Ways to Cook Meatballs

  1. Hands down, one of my favorite ways to make meatballs in an Instant Pot. Don’t own a pressure cooker yet and have no idea where to start? This Instant Pot is a life changer! You can program it to cook so many different foods like meatballs, soup, yogurt, and even baked potatoes.
  2. Often, you can make easy meatball appetizers right in your slow cooker. Take a look at this Crock Pot if you are shopping around. It has 7 quarts so you can serve lots of people. It also has a high, low, and warm setting to fit what you are cooking. You will save time and have fewer dishes to wash, which is a win-win!
  3. The Air Fryer is a good way to make meatballs that are juicy on the inside and slightly crisp on the outside! It cooks your meatballs in record time too!
  4. The oven is probably the most popular way to cook meatballs.
  5. You can also simmer meatballs in the sauce to cook them!

What bread crumbs are gluten free?

You can use any gluten free bread crumbs you choose, but I wanted to tell you about my favorite ones. Ian’s breadcrumbs have a fantastic flavor and are easy to work with. Jeff Nathan Creations is another option for panko-style bread crumbs. If you are like me, you like having several options around. Schar breadcrumbs taste so good that you won’t believe they are gluten-free.

You can also make your own homemade Gluten Free Bread Crumbs at a fraction of the cost!

Let's break down all these deliciously easy meatball appetizers by meat type. Any of these gluten free meatball recipes can be made with any meat, so if you like a recipe in the turkey meatball section but you only have ground beef...you can easily use the ground beef!

What is the best internal temperature for meatballs?

You want the internal temperature to be 165º F inside the meatballs.

What are bread crumb substitutes for meatballs?

There are all sorts of delicious things you can use instead of bread crumbs when you make meatballs. Here are some of my favorites:

  • Tortilla chips
  • Crushed gluten free crackers
  • Ground pork rinds
  • Rice crumbs - These used to be available at Trader Joe's for a time, but now you have to order them online.

Can you make meatballs egg-free?

Many meatball recipes include eggs to help meatballs stick together and keep the meatballs tender and juicy while cooking. There are several ways to make meatballs egg-free. Use Just Egg, a liquid egg replacer. Another way is to use ricotta cheese or plain yogurt instead of the egg.

Should you sear meatballs before adding them to the sauce?

Searing is totally optional, depending on how you like your meatballs. Some recipes below include both searing first, cooking them through first, and putting them into the sauce raw.

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The Best Gluten Free Meatball Recipes:

Easy Gluten Free Barbecue Turkey Meatballs
How to make gluten free BBQ turkey meatballs in a pressure cooker.
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Easy Gluten Free Swedish Meatballs
Quick and easy gluten free Swedish meatballs recipe.
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Swedish meatballs over mashed potatoes.
Gluten Free Ground Turkey Meatballs
A delicious gluten free ground turkey meatballs recipe. These meatballs slowly simmer in tomato sauce. They can be made in a slow cooker or stovetop.
Check out this recipe
Carolina Dreamin’ Turkey Meatballs (Appetizer Recipe)
Naturally dairy-free and gluten-free these award-winning turkey meatballs have a unique blend of flavors for the perfect balance of sweet, savory and salty.
Check out this recipe
Carolina Dreamin’ Turkey Meatballs (Appetizer Recipe)
Meatball Appetizers
How to use frozen chicken meatballs to make four different appetizer recipes for game day, or any party.
Check out this recipe
Easy Gluten Free Sweet and Sour Meatballs
This is an easy recipe for gluten free sweet and sour meatballs. I share two ways to cook them, either stovetop or slow cooker.
Check out this recipe
A white serving dish filled with sweet and sour meatballs.
Air Fryer Gluten Free Ground Chicken Meatballs
Delicious gluten free ground chicken meatballs made in your air fryer in under 20 minutes from start to finish.
Check out this recipe
A serving dish full of chicken meatballs.
Paleo Thai Coconut Chicken Meatballs {Grain Free, Dairy Free} — Tasting Page
Combine bold spices for these flavorful paleo thai coconut chicken meatballs. They’re gluten free, grain free, dairy free, and Whole 30 friendly.
Check out this recipe
Paleo Thai Coconut Chicken Meatballs {Grain Free, Dairy Free} — Tasting Page
Greek Meatballs Recipe with Ground Turkey - Evolving Table
This easy Greek turkey meatballs recipe is full of mint, parsley, and Mediterranean flavor. They can be cooked in a skillet or baked in the oven, too!
Check out this recipe
Greek Meatballs Recipe with Ground Turkey - Evolving Table
Low Carb Keto Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Recipe
See how to make buffalo chicken meatballs with just 6 ingredients! This easy low carb keto buffalo chicken meatballs recipe is a mashup of wings + meatballs, with only 10 minutes prep.
Check out this recipe
Low Carb Keto Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Recipe
Gluten Free Bok Choy Meatballs
Easy gluten free meatballs with bok choy.
Check out this recipe
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Grandma's Unstuffed Cabbage and Meatballs Recipe
My grandmother's easy deconstructed, unstuffed cabbage rolls recipe. This is an amazing sweet and sour cabbage and meatballs recipe.
Check out this recipe
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Gluten-Free Meatballs: A Secret Family Recipe - MI Gluten Free Gal
These gluten-free meatballs are perfect for any occasion. Make them for holidays, tailgating, or add spices to do spaghetti & meatballs or sweet & sour!
Check out this recipe
Gluten-Free Meatballs: A Secret Family Recipe - MI Gluten Free Gal
Gluten-Free Meatball Parmesan Sliders • The Heritage Cook ®
If you love sliders but can’t have them because you are gluten-free, you are going to love this alternative. I used polenta that was cooked, cooled, and cut into circles as the “bun”. Set a meatball slider on top, cover it with marinara sauce and melt cheese over the top like you would chicken parme…
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Gluten-Free Meatball Parmesan Sliders • The Heritage Cook ®

This post was updated from an older December 2018 post with more meatball tips for cooking.

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  1. Taylor Kiser

    January 03, 2019 at 7:19 pm

    So many delicious gluten free meatballs! They are the perfect party appetizer!

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      January 04, 2019 at 10:11 am

      Thank you Taylor 🙂

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  2. Cathy

    January 03, 2019 at 5:00 pm

    I want to make each and every meatball recipe in this post! Excellent variety!! YUM!

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      January 04, 2019 at 10:12 am

      I am so glad you are a fellow meatball fan. They are perfect for game day too!

      Reply
  3. Jere Cassidy

    January 03, 2019 at 4:26 pm

    I want to try every single one of these meatballs. they all look so delicious. Meatballs are such a great appetizer, but I love to have just meatballs and a salad for supper too.

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      January 04, 2019 at 10:12 am

      I love the idea of serving them on a salad!

      Reply
  4. Sabrina

    January 03, 2019 at 4:22 pm

    Looks like I'll be set working my way through all of these delicious options! These will be perfect for game day!

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      January 04, 2019 at 10:13 am

      Enjoy Sabrina 🙂

      Reply
  5. Catherine Brown

    January 03, 2019 at 4:05 pm

    Wow, that's a whole lotta ways to eat meatballs! Happy New Year! 🙂

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      January 04, 2019 at 10:13 am

      We are big-time meatball appetizer fanatics 🙂

      Reply

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