Description
These Healthy Chicken Meatballs in the Air Fryer deliver irresistible flavor with simple prep. Made with ground chicken, fresh garlic, and a delightful sauce, they’re ideal for a quick dinner. Enjoy this convenient and healthy meal any day of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 each large egg lightly beaten
- ¼ cup finely chopped green onions
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic
- ⅓ cup bread crumbs or panko for keto, pork rinds
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce reduced sodium
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- salt to taste
- ¼ cup soy sauce reduced sodium
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the meatball ingredients and gently knead until well mixed.
- Form the mixture into evenly sized meatballs.
- Place meatballs in the air fryer tray coated with cooking spray and spray the tops of the meatballs lightly.
- Set the air fryer to 400°F and cook for 10-12 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, turning the meatballs halfway through.
- While meatballs cook, combine the sauce ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens slightly, then remove from heat to cool.
- Toss cooked meatballs in the sauce and garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
These meatballs freeze well, so consider making a double batch for later.
Experiment with different herbs and spices to suit your taste preferences.
Ensure the internal temperature of the meatballs reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
