Description
These Korean Style Chicken Meatballs are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring ground chicken blended with fragrant spices, coated with a sticky, spicy-sweet gochujang sauce, and cooked to perfection in an air fryer. Garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, they make a perfect appetizer or main course for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons gochujang paste
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons cold butter
Garnish
- Sesame seeds
- Green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined to avoid tough meatballs.
- Form the Meatballs: Roll the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 tablespoon each, ensuring uniform size for even cooking.
- Air Fry the Meatballs: Arrange the meatballs in a single layer in the air fryer basket without crowding them. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown.
- Prepare the Sauce: While the meatballs are cooking, combine the gochujang paste, honey, grated ginger, grated garlic, and sesame oil in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to meld the flavors.
- Finish the Sauce: Whisk in the cold butter to the simmering sauce until it becomes glossy and slightly thickened, adding richness and shine.
- Toss Meatballs in Sauce: Once the meatballs are cooked, immediately toss them in the prepared sauce until fully coated, ensuring every bite is flavorful.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the meatballs with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve hot as an appetizer or main dish.
Notes
- Do not overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender and juicy.
- Ensure meatballs are spaced in the air fryer basket for even cooking.
- You can adjust the amount of gochujang paste based on desired spice level.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Use fresh ginger and garlic for best flavor in the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Keywords: Korean chicken meatballs, gochujang meatballs, air fryer meatballs, spicy Korean appetizers, quick Korean recipes
