Description
These Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs with Parmesan are a quick and delicious appetizer or meal option, made with ground chicken, Parmesan cheese, and flavorful spices. Cooked to perfection in the air fryer, they are crispy on the outside and juicy inside, ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect served with marinara sauce or 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 ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, olive oil, and parsley. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Shape Meatballs: Using a heaping tablespoon of the mixture, shape it into a ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture, resulting in approximately 24 meatballs. Place the shaped meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). You can line the basket with foil or spray it with cooking spray for easier cleanup.
- Cook Meatballs: Place the meatballs in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Cook for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are browned and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve: Remove the meatballs from the air fryer. Optionally, re-warm all the cooked meatballs together for a few minutes. Serve warm with marinara sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
- For a lower-carb option, use almond flour instead of breadcrumbs.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, these meatballs can be baked in the oven at 400°F for 15-20 minutes.
- Fresh parsley can be used in place of dried parsley for a brighter flavor.
- Leftover meatballs can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
