Air fryer Chicken Meatballs

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Description

These air fryer chicken Meatballs or Chicken Kofte are so easy to make and absolutely delicious

Ingredients
  • 1 lb. chicken mince or about 450 gm.
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp. italian seasoning
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 2 tbsp. basil you may use rosemary or parsley too
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tbsp. parmesan
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs made with 2 bread slices
  • salt to taste
Directions
  1. To make the meatballs, mince together chicken breast with chopped basil, black pepper, salt and chopped garlic.
  2. Break the egg in a bowl and beat it lightly. Now add the egg and fresh breadcrumbs to the chicken mince mix and mix well.
  3. Form meatballs of the desired size with your hands.
  4. Heat one tbsp. oil on the skillet and cook the meatballs by moving them around till they are browned.
  5. Preheat Air fryer to 200 C or 390 F for minutes. Then Air fry for about 10-12 minutes till they are done and lightly browned. Brush/spray your meatballs and the basket with a little oil.
  6. I make breadcrumbs by throwing the bread slices in the blender for a couple of minutes.
  7. You can shallow fry or deep fry the meatballs in vegetable oil till golden brown before adding to the sauce. I prefer sauteing or air frying.
  8. Your chicken meatballs or chicken kofta are done. Enjoy them as a healthy delicious snack or appetiser.
  9. Serve with a dip of choice or green chutney.