Mini Meatball Bites Made Better with Craize® Crackers

Name: Mini Meatball Bites Made Better with Craize® Crackers
Total time: 300 s
Yield: 4-6 people
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef; 3 garlic cloves, finely minced; 1/3 cup finely crushed Craize® Everything Crackers; 3 tbsp. heavy cream; 1 tsp. Kosher salt; 1/2 tsp. ground pepper; Marinara sauce; Grated Parmesan

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Celebrity Chef George Duran is showing how simple ingredients can create big flavor with his Mini Air Fryer Craize® Meatball Bites. Using Craize® Everything Crackers, these bite-sized meatballs are packed with taste, perfectly seasoned, and easy to make—perfect for snacks, parties, or anytime you want something quick and delicious.

Why You’ll Love Them

Craize® Everything Crackers bring a savory, bagel-inspired crunch with sesame, poppy seeds, garlic, and onion—all baked directly into the cracker. Recently awarded the sofi™ GOLD AWARD for Best Cracker of 2026, Craize® proves that clean-label snacking can be bold, flavorful, and recognized by the specialty food industry. Mixed into the meat, the crackers create tender, perfectly seasoned mini meatballs with no extra work.

Why You’ll Love Them

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Why You’ll Love Them

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Ingredients

5 minutes

4-6 people

1 lb.ground beef
3garlic cloves, finely minced
1/3 cupfinely crushed Craize® Everything Crackers
3 tbsp.heavy cream
1 tsp.Kosher salt
1/2 tsp.ground pepper
Marinara sauce
Grated Parmesan

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Steps

5 minutes

1

In a medium bowl, mix the first six ingredients until combined.
2

Wet your hands and divide the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place in an air fryer or convection oven preheated to 400°F.
3

Cook at 400°F until fully cooked, about 5–7 minutes.
4

Remove from the air fryer or oven and serve with your favorite marinara sauce. Top with freshly grated Parmesan.