In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, onion, Italian seasoning, egg, garlic, pork rinds, cheese, salt, and black pepper, mixed until fully combined.
Next form the meatball mixture into 20 evenly sized balls, then place onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
Bake meatball for 15 minutes.
Make the sauce the meatballs are baking, place brown sugar, hot sauce, apple cider, vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a saucepan over medium heat on the stove.
Bring the sauce a boil, reduce heat and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Let cool for 5-10 minutes.
Then baste the meatballs with the sauce, and broil for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
This Recipe Can be Doubled: This is a great recipe to bring to a gathering. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and split it into two baking sheets before baking.
Don't Overcook: It is important to not over cook your meatballs, otherwise they will get really dry. Make sure that you pull them out after 15 minutes as you have to keep in mind they will be getting broiled for additional 2-3 minutes.
Make Sauce Before: For a faster cooking process, I recommend that you make the firecracker sauce ahead of time.
Serving: If serving as an appetizer, serve along with toothpicks or mini forks for guests to snack on.