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Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs

Made with egg whites, oat ban, flaxseed, Parmesan, and spices, these meatballs are suitable for gluten-free diets. Nutrition info is per meatball. Six meatballs contain 276 calories and 30 grams of protein.
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 36 meatballs
Calories 46kcal
Author Amee

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground organic chicken
  • 3 egg whites
  • ½ cup oat bran
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
  • ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F
  • Add all ingredients to a large bowl and mix well with your hands.
  • Roll into tablespoon-size balls (or use a cookie scoop so there is minimal shaping required) and place into the air fryer basket sprayed with cooking oil spray. Work in batches, if needed, so the basket isn't overcrowded.
  • Mist the top of the meatballs and air fry for 8-10 minutes, turning half way through.

Notes

  • The meatball mixture will be sticky, so I usually glove up. Setting the mixture in the freezer for 10 minutes or so and working with wet hands will make it easier to work with. Using a cookie scoop also makes this easier. You can just shape them instead of rolling them.
  • Don't overcrowd the basket. This recipe yields about 40 meatballs, so you'll most likely need to work in batches.
  • Use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken is cooked through (165 degrees F). I recommend cooking them to 160 and resting them in the air fryer basket until they reach 165.
  • I always give meatball mixtures a taste and adjust the seasonings if necessary. You can roll a ½" size meatball and air fry it for 4 to 5 minutes (or until cooked through) to taste before rolling the rest of the mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 5g | Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg