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Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs

These air fryer chicken meatballs are packed full of zesty lemon, earthy garlic, breadcrumbs and red pepper flakes.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 20 meatballs
Calories: 74 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Grease the basket of the air fryer with olive oil spray or brush it with olive oil. Set aside. 
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, lemon zest, salt, and red pepper flakes. 
  3. Next, add the beaten egg and grated garlic. Mix to combine. 
  4. Finally, add the chicken and very gently mix to combine. You don’t want to compact the meat or you’ll end up with dense meatballs. 
  5. Coat your hands with olive oil and scoop out golf ball-sized portions. Roll them into smooth balls and place them in the air fryer, making sure not to overcrowd the basket. I got about 20 meatballs.
  6. Cook the meatballs at 380 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, or until the outside of the meatballs is golden brown and the inside registers 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. 
  7. Coat the meatballs in the sauce (below) and sprinkle with grated parmesan and flakey sea salt, if using. Enjoy immediately. 
  8. Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 74kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 123mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20meatballs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 74

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 74kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 123mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.