Asian Fusion Meatball Sliders on the Traeger
Smoky, saucy, and packed with bold Asian-inspired flavors, these Asian Fusion Meatball Sliders are the perfect game-day snack. Made with frozen meatballs, a quick homemade slaw, and a flavorful glaze, they come together effortlessly on the Traeger grill.
Equipment
- Traeger Grill (or another pellet smoker)
- Wire rack (for even cooking and smoke circulation)
- Cookie sheet (to catch drippings)
- Mixing bowls (for the slaw and sauces)
- Wooden skewers (for dipping meatballs in sauce)
- Sharp knife (to cut an “X” in slider buns)
Ingredients
Meatballs & Sauce
- 1 bag frozen meatballs
- ½ cup Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce
- ½ cup Asian-style wing sauce Buffalo Wild Wings’ Asian Zing recommended
Quick Spicy Slaw
- 1½ cups shredded cabbage
- 1 tbsp thinly sliced white onion
- 2 tbsp cilantro leaves
- 1 tsp thinly sliced jalapeño
- 2 tbsp Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ½ tsp sesame oil
Creamy Sauce
- 2 tbsp mayo
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce
Sliders & Toppings
- Brioche slider buns
- Crunchy wonton strips salad toppings section of grocery store
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the Traeger to 250°F. Arrange frozen meatballs on a wire rack over a cookie sheet.
- Smoke for 20 minutes. This adds a layer of wood-fired flavor to the meatballs.
- Prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, mix equal parts Bachan’s BBQ Sauce and Asian-style wing sauce.
- Glaze the meatballs. Using a wooden skewer, dunk each meatball into the sauce and return to the wire rack.
- Smoke for another 20 minutes. This allows the sauce to caramelize and set onto the meatballs.
- Prepare the slaw. In a bowl, mix shredded cabbage, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, Bachan’s BBQ Sauce, olive oil, and sesame oil. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Make the creamy sauce. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayo, olive oil, and Bachan’s BBQ Sauce.
- Prepare the slider buns. Cut an “X” on the top of each bun and gently push open a hole. Warm the buns on the Traeger for 5 minutes.
- Assemble the sliders. Add 1 tbsp of spicy slaw to the bottom of each bun hole, place two meatballs inside, and drizzle with creamy sauce.
- Add toppings. Sprinkle with crunchy wonton strips and sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.
- Serve hot! Offer extra Bachan’s BBQ Sauce and wing sauce for dipping.
Notes
Adjust the spice level by using more Bachan’s BBQ Sauce for a milder flavor or adding extra jalapeño for heat.
Make it a meal! Serve with fries, a simple salad, or grilled veggies.
For the best smoky flavor, use Traeger Woodridge pellets.
Make it a meal! Serve with fries, a simple salad, or grilled veggies.
For the best smoky flavor, use Traeger Woodridge pellets.