Air Fryer Chicken Kiev Balls

These ground chicken Kiev balls are crispy outside, and tender inside. Stuffed with seasoned butter, they're sure to be a hit on game day or any day!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 154 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix butter, parsley, and garlic together in a bowl until well combined. Divide mixture into 12 equal parts on a baking sheet. Freeze until solid, about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Shape ground chicken into 12 balls. Make a deep thumbprint in the center of each ball. Place a piece of frozen herbed butter in center, wrapping meat around it until fully covered. Repeat with remaining balls.

Step 3

Beat eggs in a bowl. Combine panko, paprika, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.

Step 4

Dip 1 ground chicken ball in beaten eggs, then in seasoned bread crumbs. Dip ball back into egg and in seasoned bread crumbs once more. Repeat with remaining balls. Place on a baking sheet and freeze for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place half of the balls in the air fryer basket and spray with cooking spray.

Step 6

Cook for 5 minutes. Flip balls over with tongs and spray again with cooking spray. Cook for 5 minutes more. Repeat with remaining chicken balls.