Description
This Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs with Parmesan recipe offers a quick and flavorful way to enjoy tender, juicy chicken meatballs with a crispy exterior. Using the air fryer results in perfectly cooked meatballs in just minutes, making it an ideal appetizer or main dish served with your favorite dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp parsley (dried) or 2 tbsp fresh parsley
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, olive oil, and parsley. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated to form a consistent mixture.
- Shape Meatballs: Use a heaping tablespoon of the mixture and shape it into a ball with your hands. Repeat this process with the remaining mixture to form approximately 24 meatballs. Arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet to prepare for cooking.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). For easier cleanup, you may line the air fryer basket with foil or lightly spray it with cooking spray.
- Cook Meatballs: Place the meatballs in a single layer inside the preheated air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching each other. Cook for 10 minutes, flipping the meatballs halfway through to ensure even browning and cooking. Verify doneness by checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) with a meat thermometer.
- Serve: Carefully remove the meatballs from the air fryer. Optionally, warm all meatballs together for a few more minutes before serving. Serve them warm with marinara sauce or your favorite dipping sauce for a delicious meal or appetizer.
Notes
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow even cooking and crispiness.
- You can substitute ground chicken with ground turkey if preferred.
- Use fresh parsley for a brighter flavor, but dried parsley works well too.
- Check the internal temperature to ensure the meatballs are fully cooked and safe to eat.
- To keep meatballs moist, do not overcook them.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
