Description
Crisp exteriors and tender, herb-scented interiors make these Air Fryer Ground Chicken Meatballs an effortless yet elegant weeknight dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground chicken, cold
- 1/3 cup fine breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, room temperature, beaten
- 2 tbsp finely grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Extra parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges, thinly sliced (for serving)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine the base ingredients in a bowl and mix until just combined.
- Wet your hands lightly to prevent sticking and shape the mixture into 1½-inch meatballs.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and oil the basket.
- Arrange the meatballs in a single layer with space around them.
- Cook for 10–12 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Whisk the sauce ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat until glossy.
- Toss the meatballs in the glaze or brush lightly and return to the air fryer for 1 minute to set the glaze.
- Serve with fresh parsley and lemon slices, optionally with extra sauce.
Notes
Chill the formed meatballs for 15 minutes before cooking to help them hold shape and brown evenly. Use fine breadcrumbs for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg