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    Home » Air fryer Recipes » Air Fryer Chicken

    Air fryer Chicken Meatballs

    By Rachna Published: Jul 15, 2022 · Modified: Apr 13, 2024 1 Comment

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    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.

    You may also like: chicken patties in air fryer, chicken nuggets air fryer, air fryer chicken cutlets, air fryer lemon pepper chicken, tandoori chicken in air fryer, air fryer teriyaki chicken. 

    Close up of air fried chicken meatballs

    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.

    Close up of air fried chicken meatballs on a white plate.

    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.

    Close up of air fried chicken meatballs on a white plate.

    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.

    Close up of air fried chicken meatballs on a white plate.

    Stepwise Instructions

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

    Ingredients to make chicken meatballs: chicken breast, egg, peppercorns, garlic and basil leaves.

    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.

    Chicken mince with breadcrumbs to make chicken meatballs.

    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.

    chicken meatballs in air fryer for air frying

    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.

    chicken meatballs in air fryer basket after air frying

    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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    Close up of air fryer meatballs

    Air fryer Chicken Meatballs or Chicken Kofte

    Rachna Parmar
    These delicious chicken meatballs or chicken kofte are nice and crispy outside and succulent inside. Absolutely perfect appetizer or main.
    5 from 46 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 27 minutes mins
    Total Time 32 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine American, Indian, Italian
    Servings 20
    Calories 72 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air fryer

    Ingredients
     

    For around 20 medium sized meatballs

    • 1 lb. Chicken mince or about 450 gm.
    • 3 cloves Garlic
    • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
    • 1 egg lightly beaten
    • 2 tbsp. basil you may use rosemary or parsley too
    • 1 tsp. black pepper
    • 1 tbsp. parmesan
    • 1 egg
    • ½ cup breadcrumbs made with 2 bread slices
    • salt to taste

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    Instructions
     

    How to make healthy chicken meatballs

    • To make the meatballs, mince together chicken breast with chopped basil, 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 Meatballs

    • Heat 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 minutes. Then Air fry for about 10-12 minutes till they are done and lightly browned. Brush/spray your meatballs and the basket with a little oil.
    • I make breadcrumbs by throwing the bread slices in the blender for a couple of minutes.
    • You can shallow fry or deep fry the meatballs in vegetable oil till golden brown before adding to the sauce. I prefer sauteing or air frying.
    • 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.

    Notes

    1. Make your own chicken mince or choose store bought.
    2. My ingredients are Italian style that include Italian seasoning. For chicken kofta, use garam masala instead along with red chilli powder. You may also use 2 tsp. Ginger garlic paste in place of only garlic for an Indian touch.
    3. You can also use one finely chopped onion for your kofta.
    4. In this recipe I used chicken breasts for making the mince. You can also use the darker leg meat.
    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 cook better.
    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.
    You may use ground beef or pork too in place of chicken.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 72kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 55mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 145IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Damyanti Biswas says

      July 16, 2022 at 9:07 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy 😀 😛

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