Description
These flavorful Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs with Parmesan are a quick and healthy appetizer or main dish. Juicy ground chicken is combined with Parmesan cheese and spices, then air-fried to perfection for a crispy exterior and tender inside. Perfect served with marinara sauce or your favorite dipping sauce, they make a delicious and protein-packed meal or snack.
Ingredients
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Meatball Mixture
- 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 parsley (dried) or 2 tbsp fresh chopped
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, olive oil, and parsley. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Form Meatballs: Take about a heaping tablespoon of the mixture and shape it into a compact ball. Repeat to form approximately 24 meatballs. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or line it with foil for easy cleanup.
- Cook Meatballs: Arrange the meatballs in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until they are browned and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Serve: Remove the meatballs and serve immediately with marinara sauce or your preferred dipping sauce. For additional warmth, you can air fry a second batch or reheat all cooked meatballs in the fryer for 2-3 minutes.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or air fryer.
- To freeze, arrange uncooked meatballs on a parchment-lined sheet and freeze until solid. Transfer to a zip-lock bag and store for up to 3 months. To cook from frozen, air fry for about 12 minutes until heated through.
- For best results, do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 211 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5.5 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 20.4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
