Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs
These Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs are an easy weeknight meal and a great way to get in extra protein. Made with ground chicken, breadcrumbs and a few simple spices, these juicy meatballs make the perfect appetizer, snack or add-in to pasta.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 90kcal
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 lbs. ground chicken (lean 96%)
- 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs 40g
- 1 Tbsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- pinch of salt
- pinch of black pepper
- parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees F.
- While the air fryer is heating, combine chicken and all seasonings (minus parsley) in a large bowl and mix well to combine.
- Using a 1/4 measuring cup, measure out 2 oz. meatballs and roll. This recipe makes 8, 2 oz. meatballs or 16, 1 oz. meatballs.
- Spray the air fryer basket with non-stick spray. Lay meatballs in a single layer, careful they do not touch.
- Air fry at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through. 12 minutes for 2 oz. meatballs and less for smaller.
Notes
- Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary with substitutions.
- Nutrition facts listed are for 8 - 2 oz. meatballs.
- Use any type of ground meat.
- Do not over-mix the meatball mixture when forming into balls. This will ensure they stay moist and juicy and not tough.
Nutrition
Serving: 1meatball | Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 122mg | Fiber: 0.5g
