Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs

Air-fried chicken meatballs make a simple first course, side dish, or main meal. made using breadcrumbs, shredded zucchini, ground chicken, and a small amount of seasoning.

These juicy meatballs are so tasty and nutritious that no one can get enough of them.

Different Styles of Air-Fried Chicken Meatballs

• These basic components can be added to your recipe for air fryer chicken meatballs if you want to add more flavors:
• Mix grated mozzarella cheese into the mixture of chicken.
• If you like raw onions, then finely minced onions should be added instead of onion powder.
• For an extra splash of color, sprinkle some fresh parsley on top of your meatballs.

Components

1. Ground Chicken, 1 pound
2. One huge egg
3. Shred 1 large zucchini carefully.
4. Half a cup of Panko Breadcrumbs
5. One teaspoon of powdered onion
6. One tsp red pepper flakes
7. Half a tablespoon of Italian seasoning
8. Half a teaspoon of salt
9. Half a teaspoon of black pepper

Guidelines

• To make cleanup easier, line the air fryer basket with aluminum foil (optional).
• Prepare the zucchini, if desired. Just omit the zucchini from your chicken meatball recipe if you don’t want it there. After washing, cut in half. Grate the zucchini until only the stalks remain. Grated zucchini should be put in a sieve to remove part of the moisture.
• Use a fork to beat the egg in a large bowl.
• Stir in the seasonings and fold in the shredded zucchini into the egg.
• Mix the breadcrumbs into the meat mixture until they are completely combined.
• Form 1-inch balls with your hands or a 1-inch cookie scoop.
• Depending on the model of your air fryer, preheat it for one to two minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Meatballs should be arranged in a single layer. Air fried for five minutes, then turn. Cook for a further five to six minutes, or until golden brown.
• Notes Make sure your meatballs are 165 degrees F inside by using a meat thermometer.