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14 Tasty Gluten Free Meatball Recipes For A Party

Published: Dec 27, 2018 · Modified: Dec 28, 2020 by Sandi Gaertner · 10 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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Whether you are looking for sweet, savory, or spicy Gluten Free Meatball Appetizers, then 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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I can't wait to hear which of these healthy meatball appetizer ideas you tried!

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

If you are like me, you do a lot of shopping for gluten free items at Walmart. They have a lot of variety, and their gluten-free items' prices are so much cheaper than other stores.

Take a look at The Ultimate Walmart Gluten Free Shopping Guide for your next trip to the store. Trust me, when you know what you are looking for it can make your shopping experience much less stressful. If you are having a big party, it may make more sense to shop at Costco for easy gluten free ingredients in bulk!

Tips when cooking meatballs:

  • You can use different types of protein when you are making meatballs. Turkey, beef, chicken, and pork are pretty popular choices.
  • 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. I prefer the taste and texture when they reach 165º F.
  • Did you know there are many methods for cooking easy meatball appetizers? You can bake them on the stovetop, Instant Pot, or even a slow cooker. Many recipes can be adapted to fit the method you prefer. No matter what, you are going to end up with that tangy goodness you can’t get enough of.

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!

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 actually 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 meatballs 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!

The Best Gluten Free Meatball Recipes:

Easy Gluten Free Barbecue Turkey Meatballs
How to make gluten free BBQ turkey meatballs in a pressure cooker.
Check out this recipe
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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
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
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)
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
Meatball Appetizers
How to use frozen chicken meatballs to make four different appetizer recipes for game day, or any party.
Check out this recipe
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
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
A serving bowl filled with cabbage and meatballs.
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 ®
Gluten Free Meatballs with Grape Jelly Sauce
These gluten free meatballs with grape jelly sauce are the perfect mix of sweet and tangy -- a great combination for the big game.
Check out this recipe
Gluten Free Meatballs with Grape Jelly Sauce
Easy Gluten Free Swedish Meatballs
Quick and easy gluten free Swedish meatballs recipe.
Check out this recipe
Swedish meatballs over mashed potatoes.
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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 🙂

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