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A white plate with several golden-brown, round fried meatballs topped with white sesame seeds. A bowl of green salad and a pair of chopsticks are partially visible in the background.

Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs

Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs come out juicy, a little sticky, and loaded with that sweet salty Asian-style flavor that somehow tastes like takeout but lighter. They cook fast, they stay tender, and the glaze gives them this shiny finish that makes them feel way more special than the effort required.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 267 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • mixing bowl
  • Small skillet or saucepan
  • Tongs or a spatula
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cup
  • Plate or tray for shaping the meatballs

Ingredients
  

For the meatballs:

  • 1 lb. Ground chicken
  • ¼ cup finely chopped green onions
  • 2 teaspoons. Minced garlic
  • ⅓ cup Bread crumbs
  • ½ teaspoon Sesame oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger paste
  • Salt to taste

For the sauce:

  • ¼ cup Soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Rice vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoon Honey
  • 2 teaspoons. Minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger paste
  • 1 tap. Sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Add the meatball Ingredients to a mixing bowl, and knead with tour hands until we'll combined.
  • Form the mixture into evenly sized meatballs and place into the tray if the air fryer.
  • Cook at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes, or until done to your liking. Turn the meatballs halfway through the cooking time.
  • While the meatballs are cooking, place the sauce Ingredients into a skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
  • Bring to a simmer, and continue to cook until the sauce begins to thicken a bit. Remove and allow to cool.
  • Toss the meatballs in the sauce, and sprinkle with Sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

• Keep the meat mixture lightly mixed so the meatballs stay tender instead of dense.
• The glaze thickens quickly, so take it off the heat once it turns glossy.
• For fewer calories, skip tossing the meatballs in the sauce and just drizzle a small amount on top.

Disclaimer:

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Calories: 267kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 23gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 1198mgPotassium: 694mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 63IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs
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