Description
These Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs with Parmesan are a quick and healthy twist on a classic favorite. Made with ground chicken, seasoned with garlic, onion, paprika, and Parmesan cheese, they’re cooked to perfection using an air fryer for a crispy exterior and juicy interior. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or main dish served with marinara sauce or your favorite dip.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatball Mixture
- 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 dried parsley 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 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, rewarm all the cooked meatballs together for a few minutes. Serve warm with marinara sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use panko breadcrumbs for a lighter, crunchier meatball texture.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow even cooking.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure safety and juiciness.
- These meatballs can be frozen before or after cooking for meal prep.
- Adjust seasoning to taste—add chili flakes for a spicy kick or fresh herbs for added flavor.
