Air Fryer Jalapeño Chicken Meatballs Recipe
Make these Air Fryer Jalapeño Cheddar Chicken Meatballs in minutes for an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe perfect for every occasion!
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 jalapeños seeded
- 1/3 cup parsley
- 1/2 red onion sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup Cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit, and spray the basket with oil spray.
- Cut the chicken breasts into small pieces, and add them to a food processor.1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Add the seeded jalapeños, parsley, red onion, salt, pepper, Cheddar cheese, egg, and garlic to the food processor with the chicken.2 jalapeños, 1/3 cup parsley, 1/2 red onion, 1 teaspoon salt, Optional: 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/3 cup Cheddar cheese, 1 large egg, 2 cloves garlic
- Pulse to combine until the ingredients are well mixed.
- Use an ice cream scoop to portion out equal-sized balls.
- Place the meatballs in the air fryer basket, leaving a little space between them. Work in batches if needed!
- Air fry the meatballs for 12-14 minutes or until they are cooked through and browned on the outside.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Notes
To Freeze: Let the meatballs cool completely. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Freeze for 30 minutes or until solid. Transfer the meatballs to a freezer-safe container or sealable bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 493mg | Potassium: 379mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 377IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg
