Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs (10-Minute Dinner)

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Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs (10-Minute Dinner)

These amazing air fryer chicken meatballs are so easy to make and are packed with tons of flavor. They're extra juicy thanks to a quick, fun kitchen technique. These chicken meatballs in the air fryer are perfect for fast, no-fuss dinners and cook in only 10 minutes! No air fryer? You’ll also find oven-baking methods in the post.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: meatballs air fryer, meatballs in air fryer

Servings:

Author: Sarah Cook

Equipment

Ingredients

1/2 cup breadcrumbs {plain, Italian, or panko}
2.5 tbsp whole milk
1 lb ground chicken
2 cloves garlic {finely minced}
1/4 cup onion {finely minced or grated}
1/2 tsp salt {optional}
1/2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp dried parsley {or 1 tbsp fresh, chopped}
1 egg
1/3 cup Parmesan {finely grated}

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Instructions

Combine breadcrumbs and milk in a bowl. Stir to fully combine and let sit for 3-5 minutes.
1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 2.5 tbsp whole milk
Combine the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl and mix until just combined. Do not over mix.
1 lb ground chicken, 2 cloves garlic, 1/4 cup onion, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 2 tsp dried parsley, 1 egg, 1/3 cup Parmesan
Form mixture into 18, 1-inch meatballs.
Line an air fryer basket with foil, air fryer parchment, or brush with olive oil.
Bake in the air fryer at 380˚F for 8-10 minutes, or until the internal temp reaches 165˚F.
(Final cooking time will depend on the size of your meatballs)

Notes

Optional: flip meatballs halfway through cooking.
If your meatballs are browning too quickly, you can place a piece of foil over the top and weigh it down with a trivet or small wire rack.

Oven-baking Instructions:

Bake on a baking sheet for 25-30 minutes at 400˚F or until the internal temp reaches 165˚F.

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