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    Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs

    Posted on Jul 27, 2023 · Last Updated on Jul 27, 2023 by sharmila kingsly

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    Air fryer chicken meatballs are juicy , tender and makes a great appetizer. It is an easy one bowl recipe with minimal ingredients.

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    air fryer chicken meatballs

    Traditionally meatballs are prepared with ground beef. These juicy chicken balls are an lighter alternative but with same flavor and taste. They are tender , juicy and makes a great appetizer or you can serve them with spaghetti or pasta too.

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    Why you will love this recipe

    • Its a low calorie version. Less oil and no deep frying.
    • It is freezer friendly and meal prep friendly.
    • You can use them in pizza, pasta, sandwich , The possibilities are endless.
    • Its a one bowl recipe.

    Ingredients

    Minced Chicken - use ground chicken for this recipe. Else if you have boneless chicken pieces chop them into small pieces and add to a food processor. Grind it in pulse mode to get the minced chicken.

    Spice Powders - I am using Indian style spice powders but you can add as per your preference. I am using red chili powder, Cumin powder , garam masala and turmeric powder along with salt to taste.

    Corn Flour - This helps in binding and helps the meatballs hold its shape.

    Ginger garlic paste - Adds a lovely flavor.

    Oil - As needed for brushing or spraying. I am using ground nut oil. We can use olive oil , avocado oil or any of your favorite oil.

    Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs

    How to make Chicken Meatballs

    In a mixing bowl add minced chicken. Clean well and add.

    In a mixing bowl add minced chicken. Clean well and add.

    To this add ginger garlic paste, Red Chili powder, Garam Masala, Cumin powder, Turmeric powder and required Salt.

    To this add ginger garlic paste, Red Chili powder, Garam Masala, Cumin powder, Turmeric powder and required Salt.

    Next add corn flour.

    Next add corn flour.

    Also add finely chopped Cilantro and Onion.

    Also add finely chopped Cilantro and Onion.

    Combine everything until mixed. Shape them into equal sized balls. You can use 1 tbsp or 1.5tbsp to of meatball base to shape. Making big meatballs will make them undercooked in the middle portion. Hence I prefer small sized balls.

    Combine everything until mixed
    Air Fryer Method

    Preheat the air fryer to 200 C / 400 F for 5 mins. Spray in some oil and arrange the meatballs.

    Shape the meatballs. Preheat the air fryer to 400 F

    Air fry at 180 C / 356 F for 16 mins. Flip once halfway and brush with oil as needed.

    Air fry at  356 F for 16 mins
    Stove Top Method

    If cooking in stove top you add oil to a frying pan. Once its hot add the meatballs and deep fry until its crisp and cooked.

    Oven Method.

    Preheat the oven at 180 C / 356 F for 10 mins. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Arrange the meatballs in baking tray and spray or brush oil. Bake at 180 C / 356 F for 30-40 mins .

    Delicious Chicken Meatballs are ready in no time.

    Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs

    Tips & Variations

    • Instead of chicken you can also use ground lamb or ground turkey in the same recipe. However the cooking time may vary slightly.
    • I have not followed the traditional method, I altered the recipe a bit to suit to my Indian tastebuds.
    • Usually meatballs recipe has eggs, Breadcrumbs, Parsley, Parmesan and few more dried spices.
    • While rolling the meatballs you can apply little oil in your hands , this helps in rolling easily. Also the meatballs will not stick to hands while rolling.

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    Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs

    Air fryer meatballs are juicy , tender and makes a great appetizer. It is an easy one bowl recipe with minimal ingredients.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time16 minutes mins
    Total Time26 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: International
    Servings: 30 meatballs
    Calories: 98kcal
    Author: sharmila kingsly
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    Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients

    • 400 gm Minced Chicken
    • 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
    • 1 tsp Red Chilli powder
    • 1 tsp Garam Masala
    • ½ tsp Cumin powder
    • ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
    • Salt as needed
    • 3 tbsp Corn Flour
    • 2 tbsp Cilantro ( Coriander leaves ) finely chopped
    • 1 Onion finely chopped
    • Oil as needed for brushing

    Instructions 

    • In a mixing bowl add minced chicken. Clean well and add.
    • To this add ginger garlic paste, Red Chili powder, Garam Masala, Cumin powder, Turmeric powder and required Salt.
    • Next add corn flour.
    • Also add finely chopped Cilantro and Onion.
    • Combine everything until mixed.
    • Shape them into equal sized balls. You can use 1 tbsp or 1.5tbsp to of meatball base to shape. Making big meatballs will make them undercooked in the middle portion. Hence I prefer small sized balls.

    Air Fryer Method

    • Preheat the air fryer to 200 C / 400 F for 5 mins. Spray in some oil and arrange the meatballs. Air fry at 180 C / 356 F for 16 mins. Flip once halfway and brush with oil as needed.

    Stove Top Method

    • If cooking in stove top you add oil to a frying pan. Once its hot add the meatballs and deep fry until its crisp and cooked.

    Oven Method

    • Preheat the oven at 180 C / 356 F for 10 mins. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Arrange the meatballs in baking tray and spray or brush oil. Bake at 180 C / 356 F for 30-40 mins .
    • Delicious Chicken Meatballs are ready in no time.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 5meatballs | Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.8g | Protein: 14.7g | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 292mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 0.8g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist, the nutrition value provided here is an estimate. It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used

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