Description
Sizzling bang bang chicken meatballs dance with zesty flavor straight from the air fryer. Crispy exterior and juicy interior promise a delightful meal that will satisfy spice lovers and comfort food enthusiasts in one easy, irresistible bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground organic chicken
- 1 egg
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 tablespoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon seasoned pepper
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
Binding and Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers
- 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
- Spray olive oil
Bang Bang Sauce:
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1/8 cup parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious mixing bowl and combine ground chicken, breaking it apart with a fork to create a loose texture.
- Season the chicken with aromatic garlic salt, seasoned pepper, and fragrant parsley, gently blending the spices throughout the meat.
- Introduce finely chopped onion, minced garlic, beaten egg, crushed Ritz crackers, and teriyaki sauce into the mixture, thoroughly incorporating all components until uniformly distributed.
- Craft uniformly sized meatballs approximately 1½ inches in diameter using clean hands or a portioning scoop, ensuring consistent shape and size.
- Prepare the air fryer by lightly misting the basket with olive oil spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange meatballs in a single layer within the basket, maintaining space between each piece, and delicately spray the tops with additional olive oil.
- Program the air fryer to 400°F and cook for 12 minutes, turning the meatballs halfway through cooking at the 6-minute mark and applying another light olive oil spritz.
- Verify doneness by checking internal color – meatballs should exhibit a golden-brown exterior and no pink center, extending cooking time if necessary.
- While meatballs cook, whisk together Greek yogurt and sweet chili sauce in a separate bowl until achieving a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Once fully cooked, gently toss meatballs in the prepared bang bang sauce, ensuring complete and even coating.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately as an appetizer, rice accompaniment, or alongside a crisp salad.
Notes
- Swap Ritz crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs for a celiac-friendly version.
- Reduce cooking time by 2-3 minutes if using smaller meatballs to prevent overcooking and maintain juicy texture.
- Use low-fat Greek yogurt and sugar-free sweet chili sauce for a lighter, healthier bang bang chicken meatball recipe.
- Marinate ground chicken with additional teriyaki sauce for 15-30 minutes before mixing to enhance flavor depth and tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg