Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 bunch fresh mint leaves
- 1 small bunch flat-leaf Italian parsley
- 2 small shallots
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons shawarma spice
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add chicken breast to a food processor and grind until minced.
- Add mint, parsley, shallots, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, shawarma spice, and salt. Pulse until fully combined into a uniform mixture.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and form into small balls.
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F. Lightly grease the basket with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Arrange kofta balls in a single layer, leaving space between each.
- Air fry for 13–15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Serve with hummus, tzatziki, or tahini sauce for dipping.
- Can be shaped into patties instead of balls for wraps and sandwiches.
- For extra flavor, marinate the mixture for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Freeze uncooked kofta for up to 2 months and air fry straight from frozen (adding 2–3 minutes to cook time).
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kofta
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
