Description
Savory air fryer chicken rissoles bring Mediterranean charm straight to dinner tables with golden-brown perfection. Crisp exterior and juicy interior make these simple protein bites an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (500 grams) ground chicken
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, finely grated or minced
- 1 small carrot, finely grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Binding and Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if needed)
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly blend ground chicken with breadcrumbs, finely diced onion, grated carrot, whisked egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, Worcestershire sauce, smoky paprika, salt, and freshly ground pepper until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Gently mold the protein mixture into compact, uniform spheres or oval-shaped patties approximately two inches in diameter, ensuring consistent sizing for even cooking.
- Activate the air fryer and calibrate the temperature to 375°F (190°C), allowing the appliance to warm thoroughly for optimal cooking performance.
- Spritz the air fryer basket with a delicate olive oil coating to prevent potential adhesion. Carefully position the formed rissoles in a single layer, maintaining slight separation between each piece. Lightly mist the rissoles’ surface with additional olive oil to encourage crisp exterior development.
- Transfer the basket into the preheated air fryer and cook for 10-12 minutes, rotating the rissoles midway through the cooking cycle to guarantee uniform browning and complete internal cooking (confirm doneness by verifying internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C).
- Once golden and thoroughly cooked, plate the rissoles immediately. Accompany with preferred condiment, crisp side salad, or creamy mashed potatoes for a satisfying meal experience.
Notes
- Check meat freshness by ensuring ground chicken is bright pink and has no gray or brown spots.
- Mix ingredients gently to prevent overworking the meat, which can make rissoles tough and dense.
- Use a small ice cream scoop for uniform rissole sizes, ensuring consistent cooking time and presentation.
- Gluten-free alternative: Replace breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs for sensitive diets.
- Boost nutrition by adding grated zucchini or finely chopped spinach to the chicken mixture without changing texture.
- Prevent sticking by using parchment paper liner in air fryer basket if olive oil spray isn’t effective.
- Store leftover uncooked rissoles in refrigerator for up to two days or freeze for future quick meals.
- Test doneness with meat thermometer instead of cutting to retain moisture and prevent drying out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg