These 15 minute homemade chicken meatballs are so tasty you'll be making them weekly! All it takes is 9 minutes in the airfryer and you're done! Don't worry there is a baking option too.
Most store brought meatballs have so much sodium and preservatives! These meatballs are so easy to whip up with just a few wholesome ingredients, you may never go store bought again.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Easy To Make 15 minutes to make including prep time!
- Veggie Packed - The chopped spinach in this recipe is a great way to add veggies in a meal. You can even add more veggies in your favorite red sauce to make it even more nutritious.
How to Make It
In a large bowl or dish, combine all your ingredients. 
Chop up spinach if desired. You can't taste it, so I'd add it in for more nutrition.
Combine all ingredients until well incorporated.
Here's a pro tip for you: Use a cookie scooper! A cookie scoop really does come in handy. Trust me it will save you time and keeps your hands a little cleaner.
If your goal though is to have ultra perfectly shaped balls, use your hands to shape after scooping with cookie scoop. Now you're ready to cook them!
Air Fryer Instructions
Set your air fryer to 370F. and place your meatballs into the air fryer. Cook for 6 minutes, then flip over for another 2-3 minutes. Since many of you may ask, I use this air fryer.
Once you've browned both sides, You're all done! Serve with spaghetti and your favorite sauce. Sometimes my kids even love this with rice.
Baking Directions
No air fryer? No problem. You can preheat your oven to 400F. Line your baking sheet with aluminum foil, spray it with a little cooking spray and cook for about 25 minutes. I'd use a food thermometer to make sure it cooks perfectly. Internal temperature of chicken should be 165F. Another idea is to serve these with your favorite alfredo sauce, like below.
Cook's Tips:
- Don't overcook these! Depending on your oven cook times may vary. The size of your cookie scoop may also play a factor. Just check it frequently and you should be good to go!
- Don't have an air fryer or oven? Just form these into thin patties and cook them in a little olive oil! Tastes great as well!
FAQ:
- Can you freeze these?
- Yes you can. I don't keep any frozen items in the freezer for more than a month, that's just personal preference. Reheat in your air fryer and serve again when needed.
- How long will it keep in the fridge?
- You can happily keep them in the fridge for 3 days. Either reheat it in your air fryer again or a quick microwave reheat.
Looking for more easy dinner ideas? Try this One Pot Chicken and Rice Dish or these Orange Cauliflower dish
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Homemade Chicken Meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 egg
- ½ c. shredded Parmesan cheese
- ½ c. chopped spinach (optional)
- ½ c. panko bread crumbs
- ½ tsp. garlic salt
- ¼ tsp. salt or to taste
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- ⅛ tsp. pepper or to taste
Instructions
Air Fryer Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl, combine all ingredients until well incorporated
- Using a cookie scoop, scoop out mixture and form into balls
- Place several meatballs into the air fryer and cook at 370F for 6 minutes. Flip and brown for another 2-3 minutes
- Serve with spaghetti and red sauce, alfredo or even rice.
Baking Instructions
- Preheat oven o 400F. Bake meatballs for 25 minutes or until internal temperature is 165F
- Serve with spaghetti and red sauce, alfredo or even rice.
Notes
- Use a food thermometer to prevent overcooking
- Use a cookie scoop, it will make perfect sized meatballs!
- If baking, add two tablespoons of olive oil to the mixture to prevent dryness
Nutrition
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