Deep-Fried Asian Chicken Meatballs

These tender meatballs are full of Asian-inspired ingredients and are deep-fried to golden perfection, providing an appetizer or main dish that's also quick and easy.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 142 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Form mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches round. Roll in your hands to ensure meatballs are well packed.

Step 4

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.