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
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons BBQ sauce
2 tablespoons crushed garlic
2 tablespoons mustard
salt and pepper to taste

Air Fryer Directions

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

Oven Directions

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