Greek Chicken Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce
These Greek Chicken Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce bring bright, fresh flavors to your plate. Imagine minced garlic, lemon zest, oregano, and a hint of dill blending with lean chicken to create juicy meatballs that remain tender. The tangy, creamy tzatziki provides a cool contrast that makes every bite special.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking tray
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 500 g Ground chicken
- 1 piece Onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 10 g Fresh oregano chopped
- 5 g Fresh dill chopped
- 1 piece Egg beaten
- 50 g Breadcrumbs
- 15 ml Olive oil for cooking
- 300 g Greek yogurt for tzatziki
- 1 piece Cucumber grated and drained
- 15 ml Lemon juice
- 5 g Fresh mint chopped
- 1 g Salt to taste
- 1 g Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 190°C (375°F).
- In a mixing bowl, gently combine the ground chicken, onion, garlic, oregano, dill, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper until just mixed—don't overwork it.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs about the size of a golf ball.
- Arrange the meatballs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring there's space between them.
- Cook for about 12-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F) and they are lightly crispy on the outside.
- Meanwhile, in another bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, mint, salt, and pepper to make the tzatziki sauce.
- Serve the meatballs hot with a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce.
Notes
Tip: Form the meatballs gently to avoid dense textures and keep an eye on the cooking time to prevent drying out.