Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs
Enjoy these versatile chicken homemade meatballs as a delightful appetizer for a crowd or pair them with your preferred pasta or to make meatball subs for an easy weeknight meal.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 210kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 egg
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, panko breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and fresh parsley. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- With your hands or a cookie scoop, form small portions of the meat mixture into meatballs, approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Ensure uniform size for consistent cooking.
- Lightly grease the air fryer basket with cooking spray or a small amount of oil. Arrange meatballs in a single layer in the basket, ensuring they do not touch for proper air circulation.
- Cook meatballs in the preheated air fryer for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking. You can use a meat thermometer to ensure the meat temperature reaches 165°F to ensure thorough cooking.
- After cooking, cut open one meatball to confirm it is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- Once cooked, remove these juicy chicken meatballs from the air fryer. Serve hot as an appetizer with your favorite dipping sauce, or a main dish over pasta with marinara sauce.
- Optionally, garnish with additional fresh parsley or grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Storage:
Allow cooked meatballs to cool completely at room temperature before transferring to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.
For longer storage, freeze cooled meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag or freezer-safe container. They can last up to 2-3 months.
Serving Suggestions:
Arrange cooked meatballs on a platter and garnish with fresh parsley or Parmesan cheese. Provide toothpicks for easy serving.
Serve with a variety of dipping sauces such as marinara, tzatziki, buffalo sauce, honey mustard, or spicy aioli.
Serve over pasta with your preferred sauce, or with rice or quinoa for a hearty meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 721mg | Potassium: 643mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg