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Homemade Chicken Meatballs

Make these tasty, juicy chicken meatballs in the oven in less 15 minutes! 
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword chicken meatballs, hidden veggies, homemade chicken meatballs, picky eater
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 20 Meatballs
Calories 84kcal
Author Charisse Yu

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

Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 613IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1mg