Description
These Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs with Parmesan are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or party appetizer. Made with ground chicken, Parmesan cheese, and flavorful seasonings, these meatballs are crispy on the outside and juicy on the 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
Seasonings:
- 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
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.
- Shape Meatballs: Take a heaping tablespoon of the chicken mixture and shape it into a ball. Place the meatballs on a parchment-lined sheet.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the Air Fryer to 400F. Line the basket with foil or cooking spray and place the meatballs inside.
- Air Fry: Air fry the meatballs for 10 minutes or until browned, flipping halfway through. Ensure they reach an internal temperature of 165F.
- Warm and Serve: Once all meatballs are cooked, warm them in the Air Fryer for a few minutes. Serve with marinara sauce.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave.
- To freeze, place 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: 1 meatball
- Calories: 211 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 325 mg
- Fat: 12.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5.5 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 20.4 g
- Cholesterol: 88 mg
