Description
These Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs with Parmesan are juicy, flavorful, and easy to make. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or party appetizer. Air frying gives them a crispy exterior while keeping them tender inside.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp dried parsley or 2 tbsp fresh parsley
Instructions
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and parsley.
- Shape Meatballs: Take a heaping tablespoon of the mixture and form it into a ball. Place the meatballs on a parchment-lined sheet.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the Air fryer to 400°F. Place the meatballs in the basket lined with foil or cooking oil.
- Air Fry: Air fry the meatballs for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until browned and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Finish Cooking: Cook the remaining batches, then warm all the meatballs together in the Air fryer before serving with marinara sauce.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave.
- To freeze, place the meatballs on a parchment-lined sheet, freeze, then transfer to a ziplock bag for up to 3 months.
- To cook from frozen, air fry for about 12 minutes until cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 211 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 12.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5.5 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 20.4 g
- Cholesterol: 106 mg
