Description
Delicious Korean Style Chicken Meatballs featuring tender ground chicken seasoned with garlic and spices, air fried to golden perfection, and coated in a glossy, tangy-sweet gochujang-honey sauce. Garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, these meatballs offer an easy, flavorful meal with a perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and savory notes.
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
For 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.
- Shape Meatballs: Roll the mixture into small, evenly sized meatballs, about 1 tablespoon each to ensure even cooking.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Place the meatballs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they do not crowd each other for proper air circulation.
- Air Fry: Cook the meatballs at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes or until they are cooked through and golden brown on the outside.
- Prepare the Sauce: While the meatballs are cooking, combine 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 into the sauce until it becomes glossy and slightly thickened, enhancing the sauce’s richness and texture.
- Toss Meatballs in Sauce: Once cooked, immediately toss the hot meatballs in the prepared sauce until they are fully coated and glistening.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle sesame seeds and sliced green onions over the sauced meatballs for added flavor and a fresh, vibrant presentation. Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Do not overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender and juicy.
- Ensure air fryer basket space to allow even cooking and browning of meatballs.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, these meatballs can also be baked at 400°F for 15-18 minutes or until cooked through.
- Adjust the amount of gochujang in the sauce depending on your desired spice level.
- Use cold butter when finishing the sauce to help emulsify and achieve a smooth, glossy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Keywords: Korean chicken meatballs, air fryer chicken meatballs, spicy chicken meatballs, gochujang meatballs, Korean appetizer, quick chicken recipe
