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Greek-style air fryer chicken meatballs

Greek-Style Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs

Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: air fryer, chicken
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 142kcal
These air fryer chicken meatballs are perfect for lunch or dinner. They are great in salads, in a sandwich or a wrap and can be stored for meal prep when you're busy and on the go. By the way, they're also tasty, and delicious too! Place on a tray and serve with tzatziki sauce, and you have the perfect appetizer in a snap.
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground chicken
  • 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

Instructions

  • Prepare air fryer by preheating to 375 degrees - according to the manufacturer's instructions. (See note)
  • Spray air fryer basket with oil-based cooking spray (optional).
  • In small bowl, combine lean ground chicken, panko bread crumbs, chopped red onion, salt, ground black pepper, beaten egg, oregano, basil, and parsley.
  • Stir together with fork, mashing until well mixed and all seasonings have been combined, scraping bottom of bowl if necessary.
  • Form seasoned chicken mixture into 2-inch meatballs by hands and place directly in prepared air fryer basket or on a piece of non-stick parchment paper, one inch apart.
  • Cook for 8 - 10 minutes, or until chicken is thoroughly cooked through. Chicken has been cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. (Source, )
  • Remove from heat and serve immediately. These meatballs go well on a salad, in a gyro, in a wrap or served as an appetizer with tzatziki dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Please be sure to read your air fryer's manufacturer's instructions thoroughly before use. All air fryers are different and each comes with their own set of requirements. Some require pre-heating, while others do not. Please adjust recipe to match your air fryer.
  • Nutrition

    Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 468mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 33IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg