Key Ingredients 

Unlike many meatball recipes that require lots of ingredients, these chicken meatballs only require a handful of simple ingredients.

Here’s the lowdown on what you’ll need:

• Chicken – Boneless skinless chicken breasts or ground chicken
• Jalapeños – Use as little or as much as you’d like to adjust the spice level
• Parsley – The bright, peppery taste helps balance out the heat from the jalapeños
• Red Onion – Adds a slight crunch and a bit of tang
• Cheese – We love the sharp flavor of Cheddar, but any shredded cheese you like best would taste great
• Egg – This acts as a binder and is crucial to help your meatballs hold their shape
• Garlic – Fresh garlic cloves or minced garlic

How to Make Easy Chicken Meatballs

No need to stress about time or cleanup – this chicken meatballs recipe is a speedy assembly, and the cleanup is a breeze. So, you can get in, get cooking, and get out of the kitchen in a flash!

1. Prepare – Preheat the air fryer, and grease the basket with cooking spray or if using the air fry setting in your oven, preheat your oven and spray your frying pan 
2. Prepare the Meatball Mixture – If using chicken breast; Slice the chicken into small pieces – If using ground chicken; add handfuls to the bowl of a food processor. Add the remaining ingredients. Pulse to combine. 
3. Air Fry. – Use an ice cream scoop or spoon to portion out the mixture into equal-sized balls. Arrange them in an even layer in the air fryer basket/pan, leaving a little space between each chicken meatball. Work in batches if needed! Air fry until they’re browned on the outside and cooked all the way through. *Internal temp of at least 165 degrees F.*
4. Serve warm, and enjoy!

Serving Suggestions

If you’re planning to showcase these chicken meatballs as appetizers, take it up a notch by pairing them with your favorite dipping sauce! Our personal favorite to pair them with are Spicy Ranch.

How to Store

Do yourself a favor – whip up a surplus of these meatballs! They’re like a kitchen superhero on hectic days and they store like a dream.

• Refrigerator: Once fully cooled, leftover chicken meatballs can be transferred to an airtight container or sealable bag and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. 
• Freezer: Arrange your meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place them in the freezer for about 30 minutes or until they’ve hardened. Then, transfer them to a sealable bag, and keep them frozen for up to 3 months. 
• To Reheat: Let frozen leftovers thaw in the fridge overnight. Then, reheat them in the oven, air fryer, or microwave just until heated through.