Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs (No Breadcrumbs!)

Close up of a chicken meatball cut in half on top of more meatballs topped with marinara.

Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs (No Breadcrumbs!)

These Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs are tender and juicy, seasoned with a simple herb and spice blend, and made without breadcrumbs. They’re naturally gluten-free and ready in less time than oven baked meatballs!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American, Canadian

Keyword air fryer, chicken meatballs, ground chicken, without breadcrumbs

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

Total Time 22

Servings servings

Calories 278kcal

Author Leanne

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground chicken
¼ cup fine blanched almond flour
1 large egg
⅓ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
½ tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl and use a fork to mix everything together until combined. (Be careful not to over mix as the meatballs may end up tough and rubbery).
Roll the mixture into 16 balls (about 1.5 tablespoons for each meatball).
Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray and arrange the meatballs in a single layer in the basket. (If your air fryer is smaller, you will need to air fry in two batches).
Air fry on 350F for 10-12 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meatballs reach 165F. (Check the meatballs at the midway point. If they're browning too much on top, flip them over).
Serve immediately or refrigerate and enjoy within 3-4 days.

Notes

If the chicken mixture is too wet or sticky, just refrigerate it for 30 minutes to firm it up before rolling into balls.
Your hands will still get sticky, so you may need to wipe or rinse your hands a few times as you're rolling the mixture into balls.
I prefer to use darker ground chicken instead of white, which is leaner and dries out quicker. I've tested both. The white chicken meatballs cook a little faster and are fully cooked in 10 minutes in my air fryer, while the darker chicken meatballs took another 1-2 minutes.
The recipe instructions are based on a Cosori 5.8 quart air fryer. If you’re using a different brand, model and/or size, you may need to adjust the temperature or air frying time slightly.

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