This easy recipe for how to cook Aidells chicken meatballs in an air fryer takes less than 10 minutes! Use it every time to make perfectly tender and juicy meatballs that are great to serve as a main dish with sides, or include in other dishes. For this instructions i used Costco Aidells chicken meatballs.
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Ready-to-cook meatballs are a terrific way to add a hearty and delicious protein to nearly any dish. I love to keep a package in the freezer for nights where we want a comforting meal with minimal effort... This quick and easy recipe is my go-to for cooking any flavor of Aidells chicken meatballs in the air fryer in a snap!
These fork-tender and oh-so flavorful meatballs take no prep work, don't require any additional ingredients - not even spray cooking oil - and are ready to serve in under 10 minutes. I'm not sure you can *technically* consider it a recipe, but whatever you call it, this handy guide for how to air fry chicken meatballs is nearly effortless and practically foolproof!
Cook whatever flavor of chicken meatballs you want, and serve with favorite starchy sides for a satisfying dinner!
Types of Aidells chicken meatballs
- Teriyaki & Pineapple
- Italian Style
- Caramelized Onions
How to serve
- Teriyaki & Pineapple: The umami and sweet flavor combo pairs well with Asian side dishes like rice, yakisoba, udon, or other hearty noodles.
- Italian Style: Savory meatballs are of course classic to serve with spaghetti or any pasta! Load them up with mozzarella and sauce onto warm hoagie rolls to make meatballs subs. Or use them to make all kinds of Italian-inspired baked casseroles.
- Caramelized Onions: These meatballs are on the sweeter side but with rich meaty flavor, too. They are delicious with comfort food starches, fluffy mashed potatoes or steamed rice!
Recipe tips
Preheat the air fryer. You want the frozen meatballs to be instantly hit by the high heat to get the best caramelization on the outside.
Do not thaw the meatballs. Add them to the air fryer basket straight from the freezer. This helps get them deliciously crusty on the outside without overcooking the inside.
Line the basket. Use a parchment paper liner made specifically for the air fryer. Or cut a piece of parchment from the roll. Wait until the air fryer has preheated and you are ready to add the meatballs before placing the parchment in the basket.
Don't overcrowd the basket. Each meatball should get an inch of space around it. Overcrowding the air fryer causes too much moisture to build, which can result in soggy and unevenly-cooked food.
Shake halfway through. Most air fryers automatically alert you when it is just over halfway through the cooking time. Gently shake the basket so the meatballs rotate to a new side. Make sure to space them out again if necessary to keep them from touching.
Check for doneness. The Aidells chicken meatballs are not raw, but they still need to reach 165 degrees in the air fryer. Use an internal meat thermometer to check that the chicken reaches this temperature before serving.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, they are. The meatballs are cooked before packaging and freezing. However, the internal temperature still needs to reach 165 degrees before they are considered safe to eat. As noted above, using an internal meat thermometer is the best way to be sure.
Yes, you can! The packages are sold in both the cold foods and freezer sections of grocery stores. Whether you purchased frozen or froze them yourself in the freezer, there is no need to thaw them. Place them right in the fryer and add another 2-3 minutes to the suggested cook time below.
Sure! The easy steps here will cook just about any other type of meatball, regardless of protein type (like beef, turkey, or pork) and flavor.
Also try my homemade chicken nuggets in air fryer and Buffalo chicken meatballs!
Hope you will like this recipe as much as we do. Rate the recipe if you made it and leave a comment below if you have any questions or suggestions.
Recipe
Aidells chicken meatballs in air fryer
Ingredients
- 8 meatballs
- dipping sauce
Instructions
- Add meatballs in the air fryer.
- Heat at 400 degrees for 8 minutes. serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
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