Description
Tender, juicy chicken meatballs air-fried to perfection and coated in a sweet, spicy, and sticky glaze that packs a flavorful punch.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, soy sauce, ginger, salt, and pepper until combined. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Place meatballs in air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and cooked through.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss cooked meatballs in the glaze until evenly coated. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.