Description
Spicy and savory chicken meatballs made with fresh jalapeños and sharp cheddar, cooked to golden perfection in the air fryer.
Ingredients
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1.5 lbs chicken breasts chunks.
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2 seeded jalapeños.
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1/3 cup fresh parsley.
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1/2 sliced red onion.
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1 tsp salt.
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1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
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1 large egg.
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2 cloves minced garlic.
Instructions
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Preheat the air fryer to 380°F and spray the basket with oil.
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Pulse chicken jalapeños parsley onion garlic cheese and egg in a food processor.
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Stop pulsing when the mixture is combined but still slightly chunky.
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Form the mixture into even golf-ball-sized meatballs using a scoop.
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Place in the air fryer basket in a single layer with space between them.
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Air fry for 12-14 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
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Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce or store for meal prep.
Notes
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Do not over-process the meat or the meatballs will become too dense.
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Spray the meatballs lightly with oil before cooking for extra browning.
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Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is perfectly cooked and juicy.
- Prep Time: 15 mins.
- Cook Time: 14 mins.
- Category: Dinner.
- Method: Air Fryer.
- Cuisine: American.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~ 5 meatballs.
- Calories: ~ 295mg
- Sugar: ~ 1g.
- Sodium: ~ 680mg.
- Fat: ~ 12g.
- Saturated Fat: ~ 5g.
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 7g.
- Trans Fat: ~ 0g.
- Carbohydrates: ~ 4g.
- Fiber: ~ 1g.
- Protein: ~ 42g.
- Cholesterol: ~ 145mg.
Keywords: Chicken Meatballs, Air Fryer Chicken, Spicy Chicken Recipe, Jalapeño Meatballs, Healthy Dinner Ideas, New York Recipe.