How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Kiev Balls - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you crave the crispy and juicy delight of Chicken Kiev but want a quicker and healthier cooking method, then look no further than these Air Fryer Chicken Kiev Balls. This recipe takes the classic Chicken Kiev and transforms it into bite-sized, air-fried perfection.

Chicken Kiev is a traditional Ukrainian dish that consists of a chicken breast rolled around cold butter, then coated with bread crumbs and fried to golden perfection. While delicious, the traditional method can be time-...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 (19.1 ounce) package ground chicken breast
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • cooking spray

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 kiev balls

  • Mix butter, parsley, and garlic together in a bowl until evenly combined. Divide mixture into 12 equal parts on a baking sheet. Freeze until solid, about 20 minutes.
  • Shape ground chicken into 12 balls. Make a deep thumbprint in the center of each ball. Place a piece of frozen herbed butter in the indention and wrap meat around the butter until it is fully encased. Repeat with remaining balls.
  • Place beaten eggs in a bowl. Combine panko, paprika, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
  • Dip 1 ground chicken ball first in the beaten eggs, then in the seasoned bread crumbs. Dip the ball back into the egg and in the seasoned bread crumbs once more. Repeat with remaining balls. Place on a baking sheet and freeze for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place 1/2 of the balls in the air fryer basked and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Cook for 5 minutes. Flip balls over with tongs and spray again with nonstick cooking spray. Cook for 5 minutes more. Repeat with remaining chicken balls.
  • Nutrition

    154 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 78mg
    • Sodium: 280mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 14mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 140mg