Keto Chicken Meatballs
Cheesy keto chicken meatballs are full of bold flavor and a little bit spicy - and they're perfect for those on a keto or low carb diet.
Servings 30 meatballs
Calories 48kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup keto breadcrumbs
- 1-1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400-F.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, parmesan cheese, keto breadcrumbs, egg, oil, fresh parsley, and seasonings.1 pound ground chicken, 1 large egg, 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup keto breadcrumbs, 1-1/2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- Mix with your hands to combine.
- Using a scoop or large spoon, roll small balls about 1-2 inches in diameter.
- Place the meatballs onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve with tomato sauce and fresh basil, or other favorite low-carb and keto dishes.
Notes
Air Fryer Instructions
Instead of baking these ground chicken meatballs, you can cook them in your air fryer. Here's how:
- Preheat the air fryer to 400F.
- Place the formed meatballs into the air fryer in a single layer.
- Turn the heat down to 380F.
- Cook meatballs for 12-14 minutes until browned and the internal temperature is 165°F in the center.
- Rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.2mg
