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Ingredients for air fryer chicken meatballs
- Breadcrumbs – Breadcrumbs will help the meatballs stay together.
- Lemon zest – lemon zest will add a burst of fresh lemony flavor.
- Kosher salt – Kosher salt enhances the flavors of our air-fried chicken meatballs.
- Red pepper flakes – Red pepper flakes will add a subtle heat to our meatballs.
- Egg – The egg will help emulsify and bind all meatball ingredients.
- Garlic – A classic ingredient that will add earthiness to the meatballs.
- Ground chicken – Our protein of choice for these tasty meatballs.
- Olive oil – A healthy fat that will help add moisture.
How to make meatballs in the air fryer
The number one thing I love about making meatballs in the
- Mix breadcrumbs, lemon zest, kosher salt, and red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl.
- Add in egg and garlic and mix to combine. This helps rehydrate the breadcrumbs.
- Gently mix in the ground chicken until just combined.
- Roll into balls, add to the
air fryer , and cook for 10-12 minutes. - Serve as desired!
Serving suggestions
There are so many delicious ways to use these
Pasta: these can easily be incorporated into any pasta dish, like a spicy penne arrabbiata or a savory roasted tomato goat cheese pasta.
Salads: you could easily toss these
Appetizers: Put these air-fried chicken meatballs on a toothpick for guests to dip into cool and creamy tzatziki sauce or savory French onion dip.
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Storage and leftovers
Any leftover
To reheat, simply place on a microwave-safe dish covered loosely with a damp paper towel and heat 2-3 minutes or until heated thoroughly.
More meatball recipes
- Looking for a twist on a classic? Try my French Onion Chicken Meatballs
- Craving Thai food? Try my Easy Thai Baked Chicken Meatballs
- Need something Greek? Try my Greek Chicken Meatball Gyros
- Want a classic? Try my Mini Chicken Parmesan Meatball Subs
Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Grease the basket of the air fryer with olive oil spray or brush it with olive oil. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, lemon zest, salt, and red pepper flakes.
- Next, add the beaten egg and grated garlic. Mix to combine.
- Finally, add the chicken and very gently mix to combine. You don’t want to compact the meat or you’ll end up with dense meatballs.
- Coat your hands with olive oil and scoop out golf ball-sized portions. Roll them into smooth balls and place them in the air fryer, making sure not to overcrowd the basket. I got about 20 meatballs.
- Cook the meatballs at 380 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, or until the outside of the meatballs is golden brown and the inside registers 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
- Coat the meatballs in the sauce (below) and sprinkle with grated parmesan and flakey sea salt, if using. Enjoy immediately.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Hi , love your recipes but I don’t see a sauce for the chicken meat balls. Thanks, Heather.
Hi Heather! You can use these meatballs in any dish you typically serve meatballs. They are great with pasta and red sauce, used in meatball subs, or even eaten on top of a salad. There is a heading titled “serving suggestions” that can give you a few links to recipes that pair well.