Go Back Email Link
Greek-style air fryer chicken meatballs

Greek-Style Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs

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.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 142
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

  1. Prepare air fryer by preheating to 375 degrees - according to the manufacturer's instructions. (See note)
  2. Spray air fryer basket with oil-based cooking spray (optional).
  3. In small bowl, combine lean ground chicken, panko bread crumbs, chopped red onion, salt, ground black pepper, beaten egg, oregano, basil, and parsley.
  4. Stir together with fork, mashing until well mixed and all seasonings have been combined, scraping bottom of bowl if necessary.
  5. 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.
  6. 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, )
  7. 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.