Description
These Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs with Parmesan are a quick and delicious appetizer or main dish. Made with ground chicken, seasoned with herbs and spices, and cooked to perfection in the air fryer, they are both healthy and flavorful. Crispy outside with a tender inside, these meatballs are perfect served with your favorite dipping sauce or tossed in marinara for a tasty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 egg
- ½ 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
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp parsley (dried) or 2 tbsp fresh parsley
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, olive oil, and parsley. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Shape Meatballs: Using a heaping tablespoon of the mixture, shape it into a ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture, resulting in approximately 24 meatballs. Place the shaped meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet for easy handling.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). You can line the basket with foil or spray it with cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easier cleanup.
- Cook Meatballs: Place the meatballs in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Cook for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are browned and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Serve: Remove the meatballs from the air fryer. Optionally, rewarm all the cooked meatballs together for a few minutes before serving if desired. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce or pasta.
Notes
- Ensure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow even cooking.
- You can substitute breadcrumbs with gluten-free crumbs for a gluten-free option.
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like basil or oregano to the mixture.
- Meatballs can be frozen before cooking for convenient meal prep.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee the meatballs are fully cooked.
