Combine all meatball ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix well using a wooden spoon or clean hands.
500 grams ground pork, 1/2 cup scallion / green onion leaves, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoon oyster sauce, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, black pepper
Scoop 1 heaping tablespoon of the mixture for medium size balls. Roll into a ball using oiled hands forming about 18-20 meatballs. Place on a plate.
To Air-fry
Grease the air-fryer basket with cooking oil (see note 2). Preheat for 3 minutes at 200c/390f.
Place the meatballs in the air fryer in a SINGLE LAYER. Do not overlap the meatballs. Spray or grease the balls with cooking oil to prevent them from drying. Note: cook in batches if necessary.
Air-fry for 10 to 11 minutes until cooked through. Shake the basket mid-way, to brown the other side.
To Oven Bake
Pre-heat the oven to 200c/400f. Grease the baking sheet with cooking oil or line with a parchment paper.
Arrange the meatballs in a single layer ½ inches apart. Spray or brush the meatballs with oil on top. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until cooked through.
Notes
Panko breadcrumbs can be found in the Asian section of most grocery stores or Asian supermarkets.
Vegetable oil - canola, avocado oil, and peanut oil are the best oils for air frying due to their high smoke point.
Course :Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine :Asian, Chinese, Filipino
Keyword :asian meatballs, Filipino bola bola, Filipino meatballs