Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs
Easy air fryer chicken meatballs ready in just 25 minutes! serve with pasta, in sandwiches, or as appetizers.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined (don't overmix).
- With slightly wet hands, form the mixture into 1½-inch meatballs (about 16-18 meatballs).
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray. Place the meatballs in the basket in a single layer, leaving space between each (you may need to cook in batches).
- Spray the tops of the meatballs lightly with olive oil spray.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking time, until the meatballs are golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the air fryer and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
🔹For extra flavor, add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste or 2 tablespoons of finely chopped onion to the mixture.
🔹Serve with marinara sauce, on pasta, in sandwiches, or with toothpicks as an appetizer.
🔹For a leaner option, use ground chicken breast. For more flavor, use ground chicken thigh."