Air fryer Chicken Meatballs

These air fryer chicken Meatballs or Chicken Kofte are so easy to make and absolutely delicious.

You can serve them as a hearty appetiser or snack. They make for a great meal option too.

These chicken meatballs are so versatile and perfect to make in the air fryer.

I must tell you that they come out crispy outside and well cooked inside. 

Absolutely delicious as well!

I stopped frying my chicken kofte or chicken meatballs after air frying them. They are a huge hit with the family too.

Have them as an appetiser or serve it as a main course.

Here’s the recipe for spaghetti with chicken meatballs. You can also try these buffalo chicken meatballs.

You can make chicken kofta curry using these meatballs. These grape jelly and chili sauce meatballs and chicken ricotta meatballs are delicious.

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Tips to Make the Best Chicken Meatballs in Air fryer:

1. Make your own chicken mince or choose store bought. 

2. My ingredients are Italian style that include Italian seasoning.

For chicken kofte, use garam masala instead of Italian seasoning. Also use red chilli powder.

You may also use 2 tsp. Ginger garlic paste in place of only garlic for the Indian touch.

You can also use one finely chopped onion for your kofta.

3. In this recipe I used chicken breasts for making the mince. You can also use the darker leg meat.

4. You can vary the herbs and spices used as per your liking.

Parsley, fresh basil or fresh cilantro work well. 

5. Preheat the air fryer before air frying meatballs.

That way the meatballs start cooking as soon as they are put in the air fryer.

6. Use a meat thermometer and check the internal temperature.

Once it reaches 165F, your chicken meatballs are done.

Don’t overcook or they will get dry.

7. You may use Panko in place of regular meatballs.

For keto, use almond meal in place of breadcrumbs in the recipe.

8. You may use ground beef or pork too in place of chicken.

Serving Suggestions

1. Spaghetti with meatballs: To serve, take your prepared spaghetti in the plate and top up with the tomato sauce and meatballs.

Serve hot with a sprinkling of cheese and fresh basil leaves.

It is tasty and a complete balanced meal.

2. Chicken meatballs with tomato sauce: You can do away with the pasta and serve delicious chicken meatballs with tomato sauce.

They make for wonderful appetizers or snacks.

3. Chicken meatballs with dip: Serve chicken meatballs with some salad and a dip for a tasty light meal.

4. Chicken Kofta Curry: Toss them in a prepared curry and you have a delicious meal at hand.

5. Chicken Sub: Use them in a sub with fresh veggies, lettuce and pickles along with the sauces of your choice (like marinara, honey mustard and so on), just like your favourite sub.

6. Soup or Stew: Use in any soup or stew of your choice to brighten it up.

Storage

Keep them in the fridge for upto 3 days in an air tight container or ziplock.

Heat through before serving.

You can also freeze them for up to 2 months and air fry them or heat them through.

Stepwise Instructions

Assemble chicken breast, egg, garlic, peppercorns, basil leaves and olive oil.

To make the meatballs, mince chicken breast and add to chopped basil, pounded black pepper, salt and chopped garlic. 

Break the egg in a bowl and beat it lightly. Now add the egg and fresh breadcrumbs to the chicken mince mix and mix well.

Form meatballs of the desired size with your hands. 

For skillet or pan frying meatballsHeat one tbsp. oil on the skillet and cook the meatballs by moving them around till they are browned.

For Air frying meatballs

Preheat Air fryer to 200 C or 390 F for 5 minutes.

Brush air fryer basket with oil. Lay the meatballs in one layer in the basket.

Then air fry at 200C or 390F for about 10-12 minutes till they are done and browned.

Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature which should reach 165F for chicken to be cooked through.

Take them out and serve as desired.

Your chicken meatballs or chicken kofta are done.

Enjoy them as a healthy delicious snack or appetiser. 

Serve with a dip of choice or green chutney.

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