Description
These Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs With Parmesan are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Made with ground chicken, Parmesan cheese, and a blend of herbs and seasonings, these meatballs are cooked to golden perfection in the air fryer, resulting in a crispy exterior and juicy interior. Serve them with marinara sauce or over pasta for a delicious meal that’s sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- olive oil spray for air fryer basket
Instructions
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix just until combined; do not overmix.
- Form Meatballs: Use your hands or a small scoop to form the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs.
- Air Fry: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil and arrange the meatballs in a single layer, leaving space between them. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve: Serve warm with marinara sauce or over pasta if desired.
Notes
- These meatballs freeze well after cooking—just reheat in the air fryer or oven.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or a tablespoon of chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
