By now, we all know the magic of the air fryer. Whether you're looking for an easy snack or quick weeknight meal, the air fryer is one of our favorite ways to cut down on cooking time (and extra dirty dishes). One of our favorite ways to use the air fryer is with these spiced homemade meatballs. A batch of this bite-sized snack is ready in just 6 minutes, making it the easiest last-minute appetizer for your Super Bowl Spread. Flavored with cilantro, oregano, and a tablespoon of chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, these meatballs are packed with a smoky, slightly spicy flavor we can't get enough of.
Read on for our top tips on making this quick, easy and versatile dish:
Can I vary anything?
Of course— this recipe is easily customizable. Swap in beef or pork for the chicken, or add some cayenne pepper for heat. For bigger meatballs, form the mixture into 2" balls and check around 10 to 12 minutes.
How do I keep my meatballs from falling apart?
Incorporating a large beaten egg into our meatball mixture binds all of the ingredients together.
How should I serve these?
These are snack-sized for a reason: Once you pop, you won’t be able to stop. They're delicious all on their own dipped into salsa verde, but would be just as good tucked inside a taco with avocado or smashed on a toasted bun for a more filling meal.
Made these? Let us know how they went in the comments below!
ground chicken (93% lean)
panko bread crumbs
chopped fresh cilantro
large egg, beaten
cloves garlic, minced
finely chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, plus 2 tsp. sauce
dried oregano
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil cooking spray
Salsa verde, for serving
Laura Rege is a Food Stylist and Recipe Developer who regularly contributes recipes and styles videos and photos for Delish. If she isn't in the Delish kitchens, you'll most likely find her out on the town looking for the next food trends in the US and on her travels abroad.
