Air Fryer Firecracker Chicken Meatballs

Name: Air Fryer Firecracker Chicken Meatballs
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 Tbsp minced chives (optional but recommended); 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp onion powder; 3/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 2 large eggs (lightly beaten); 2 lbs. ground chicken (or ground turkey); 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 2 Tbsp minced parsley (optional - for garnish); 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/2 cup hot sauce (we normally use Franks); 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 Tbsp light soy sauce; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp kosher salt (use less if your soy sauce was regular instead of light or reduced sodium); 1/2 - 1 tsp red pepper flakes