Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time::10 mins
Additional Time::30 mins
Total Time::55 mins
Servings::12
Ingredients
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (16 ounce) package ground chicken breast
2 large eggs
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
cooking spray
Directions
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.
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.
Beat eggs in a bowl. Combine panko, paprika, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
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.
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.
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.