Chicken Swedish Meatballs

Chicken Swedish Meatballs

Chicken Swedish Meatballs

Yield 4-6
Author Springer Mountain Farms Kitchen
Prep time
30 Min
Cook time
35 Min
Total time
1 H & 5 M
A traditional Swedish meatball recipe refresh using 99% fat free ground chicken & cooking them in an air fryer

Ingredients

Meatballs
  • 2 slices white bread, cut into small cubes
  • 1/4 cup milk or heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 onion, chopped finely
  • 2 lbs Springer Mountain Farms 99% Fat Free Ground Chicken
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white ground pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs (optional)
Creamy Gravy
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth/stock
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • Cooked egg noodles or mashed potatoes, for serving over

Instructions

  1. Place cubed bread in a large mixing bowl and pour milk over cubes, tossing to coat; allow to soak up milk.
  2. In a small sauté pan, melt butter over medium heat and add onions, stirring occasionally until translucent (about 3-5 minutes).
  3. In the bowl with soaked bread cubes, add ground chicken, onions, egg yolks, salt, pepper, nutmeg and allspice, combining all together and mixing well; add bread crumbs if you prefer a firmer meatball.
  4. Shape the meat mixture into 1" meatballs and place in air fryer basket (without touching).
  5. Cook in air fryer at 375°F for approximately 5-8 minutes until golden brown.*
  6. Make the gravy for the meatballs by melting 6 tablespoons of butter in a tall-sided skillet over medium heat.
  7. Whisk in flour and let cook for a few minutes until a nice light brown color; whisk in the chicken broth until mixed well.
  8. Season with salt and pepper and continue stirring until it begins to thicken.
  9. Whisk in the sour cream and chopped fresh dill until well combined.
  10. Add meatballs to the pan, cover with a lid and turn down to a low simmer, stirring occasionally so meatballs and sauce don't stick to the bottom of the pan; cook for about 15-20 minutes longer.
  11. Garnish with additional chopped fresh dill or parsley and serve over cooked egg noodles or mashed potatoes.

Notes

*Meatballs can also be cooked in oven at 375°F for about 15-20 minutes or fried in a pan with oil before adding to creamy gravy.

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Heather Sinyard