Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs
Make chicken meatballs from scratch. Then, cook them to perfection in your air fryer! This quick and easy recipe makes a batch of beautifully browned, juicy chicken meatballs to serve as an appetizer or cook in sauce as the main course.
Servings: 6
Calories: 177kcal
Equipment
- air fryer or Ninja Foodi
- mixing bowl
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- ⅔ cup breadcrumbs seasoned or panko (regular or gluten-free)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Set the air fryer to 375F and let preheat for 3-5 minutes while making the meatballs.
- Add the egg to a large mixing bowl, and beat until smooth. Then, add the ground chicken, bread crumbs, oil, and dry seasonings. Using your hands, mix the ingredients thoroughly, without overmixing.
- Roll the mixture into balls using 1-1½ tablespoons each. Then, carefully place the chicken meatballs in a single layer at the bottom of the preheated basket, leaving space in between each.
- Set the air fryer to cook for 15 minutes. at 375F. At the 7-8 minute mark, flip the meatballs using tongs and cook for the remaining time.
- For extra crisped surfaces, cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Remove with tongs and serve hot.
Notes
- Keto – Once you add the breadcrumbs, the carb count starts to add up. Instead, use equal parts ground pork rinds!
- Paleo & Whole30 – Swap the breadcrumbs for almond flour.
Nutrition
Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 327mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg