Chicken and Bacon Meatballs {Air fryer & Oven Directions}

Let me start by saying, my air fryer is amazing! Why didn't anyone tell me how good they were? I wouldn't have waited so long to get one. Since getting THIS ONE at Christmas, I've been using it daily and sometimes a few times a day.

Why I love it so much!

• It cooks so fast!
• No need for oil (healthy cooking)
• Easy to wash and use
• Even cooking
• No need to preheat
• CRISPY food

One of my favourite recipes to cook in the air fryer are these chicken and bacon meatballs. These meatballs can be served on skewers (I bought some half-sized skewers from the supermarket) with pasta, rice, salad or pop them in the school lunch box.

Makes around 12-15 meatballs depending on the size.

Ingredients

• 500 grams chicken, minced
• 140 grams bacon, finely chopped
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• 3 tablespoons BBQ sauce
• 2 tablespoons crushed garlic
• 2 tablespoons mustard
• salt and pepper to taste

Air Fryer Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix.
2. Roll mixture into bite-sized balls and place onto air fryer basket.
3. Cook on 180ºC for around 6 minutes, shake halfway.

Oven Directions

1. Preheat oven to 180ºC and line a baking tray with non-stick paper.
2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix.
3. Roll mixture into bite-sized balls and place onto the oven tray.
4. Bake for around 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.