How to Make Deep-Fried Asian Chicken Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Deep-fried Asian chicken meatballs are a delicious and flavorful dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. These tasty morsels are bursting with the bold flavors of Asian cuisine, making them a perfect appetizer or main course for any occasion. The crispy exterior and tender, juicy interior of these meatballs will have everyone coming back for more.

This recipe is a wonderful fusion of classic chicken meatballs with the flavorful and bold ingredients commonly found in Asia...

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Ingredients

  • vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 cups bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons diced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sambal oelek
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 pound ground chicken

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 meatballs

  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix bread crumbs, onion, cilantro, garlic, soy sauce, sambal oelek, ginger, paprika, and coriander together in a large mixing bowl until well combined. Add chicken and mix well by hand, kneading it into the mixture.
  • Form mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches round. Roll in your hands to ensure meatballs are well packed.
  • Fry meatballs in the hot oil, working in batches if needed, until well browned and no longer pink in the centers, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    142 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 314mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 126mg