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Sticky Air-Fried Chicken Meatballs with Sweet Chili Firecracker Glaze


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  • Author: Chef Billy

Description

Tender, juicy chicken meatballs air-fried to perfection and coated in a sweet, spicy, and sticky glaze that packs a flavorful punch.


Ingredients

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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:

  1. Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, soy sauce, ginger, salt, and pepper until combined. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
  3. Place meatballs in air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 12-15 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and cooked through.
  4. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. 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.