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Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs

Nataliia
These quick and easy air fryer chicken meatballs are ready in 30 minutes. Serve them a main dish, appetizer, or as a tasty addition to your pasta dishes.
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6
Calories 325 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Ninja Air Fryer or other brand
  • 1 Box grater
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken (7% fat)
  • ½ medium zucchini
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 egg, whisked
  • ½ cup plain bread crumbs
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste optional
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or more by taste
  • 1 teaspoon dry oregano
  • ½ teaspoon paprika powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Grate the zucchini and carrots using a box grater. Finely chop spinach. Set prepared vegetables aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine whisked egg, ground chicken, ½ cup bread crumbs, ⅓ cup grated Parmesan, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon dry oregano, 1 tablespoon tomato paste and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Mix thoroughly with a spatula or your hands, being careful not to overmix.
  • Squeeze out any excess liquid from the grated zucchini. Add zucchini, carrots, and chopped spinach to the meat mixture. Mix until well combined.
  • Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, portion the meat mixture and shape it into small meatballs. Place them on a cutting boar or parchment-lined baking pan.
  • Preheat air fryer to 375°F for 5 minutes. Arrange meatballs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each one. Air fry for 10-15 minutes at 375°F ("air fry mode") or until browned and the internal temperature reached 165°F. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Cooking time may vary depending on the air fryer type and size of the meatballs.
  • Use  at least 7% fat ground chicken for juicy meatballs.
  • You can skip the vegetables or choose only one of them to add to the meatballs. 
  • To make the m gluten-free, use the same amount of rolled oats instead of bread crumbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 4eaCalories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 14.2gProtein: 27.5gFat: 14.2gSodium: 438.2mgFiber: 1.7gSugar: 3g
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