Description
Brazilian chicken rissoles sizzle with zesty flavors in this quick air fryer recipe. Home cooks can enjoy crispy, golden appetizers packed with herbs and spices in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (500 g) ground chicken
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (gluten-free option available)
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried parsley)
- 1 small onion, finely grated or minced
- 1 small carrot, finely grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preparation: Combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, onion, carrot, egg, garlic, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until ingredients are uniformly distributed and form a cohesive mixture.
- Forming: Craft uniform oval-shaped patties or compact spheres, approximately two inches in diameter. Ensure consistent sizing to promote even cooking and optimal texture.
- Air Fryer Setup: Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C), allowing the appliance to reach full temperature potential for ideal cooking performance.
- Cooking Preparation: Lightly spray air fryer basket with olive oil. Arrange rissoles in a single layer with minimal spacing between them. Gently mist rissole surfaces with additional olive oil to enhance exterior crispness.
- Cooking Process: Insert basket into preheated air fryer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, rotating midway to ensure comprehensive browning and thorough internal cooking. Verify doneness by confirming internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) using a meat thermometer.
- Serving: Immediately transfer golden-brown rissoles to serving plate. Complement with preferred condiment, fresh side salad, or creamy mashed potatoes for a complete and satisfying meal experience.
Notes
- Prevent Sticking Technique: Lightly coat the air fryer basket with olive oil spray to ensure easy rissole removal and create a crispy exterior without excessive oil.
- Consistent Size Matters: Shape rissoles uniformly to guarantee even cooking and prevent undercooked or overcooked sections during air frying.
- Moisture Balance Critical: Mix ingredients gently to maintain chicken’s moisture while avoiding over-mixing, which can lead to dense, tough rissoles.
- Temperature Precision: Use a meat thermometer to confirm internal temperature reaches 165°F, ensuring chicken is safely cooked without becoming dry or rubbery.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg