Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs
Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional deep-fried meatballs. Made with ground chicken that has been seasoned with herbs and spices, these meatballs are formed into bite-sized balls and then cooked in an air-fryer until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside.
Equipment
air-fryer
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- ½ cup carrots finely chopped
- ¼ cup green onions/scallions finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F/205°C for 2 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, parmesan cheese, chopped carrots, chopped green onions or any herbs of your choice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.
- Form the mixture into a 1-inch ball and place it into an air fryer basket. Leave some space between meatballs.
- Cook the meatballs for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through. To check for doneness, it should reached 165°F/(74°C) using a meat thermometer
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
Recipe Notes:
- For a crispier meatball, brush the meatballs with olive oil before cooking.
- You can also add other ingredients to the meatballs such as chopped vegetables and other herbs and spices.
- Serve your meatballs with your favorite dipping sauce, such as sweet and sour sauce, marinara sauce, barbecue sauce, or ranch.
Nutrition
Serving: 4servingsCalories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 22gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 471mgPotassium: 669mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2784IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 1mg
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