Description
These Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs with Parmesan are a quick and healthy appetizer or main dish option. Made with ground chicken, seasoned with garlic, onion, and paprika, and enriched with Parmesan cheese, these meatballs cook to juicy perfection in the air fryer, offering a crispy exterior without excess oil.
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
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 chicken meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Fresh parsley can be used instead of dried for a brighter flavor.
- These meatballs can be frozen before or after cooking for meal prep.
- Serve with marinara sauce, ranch, or your favorite dipping sauce for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
