How to Make Air Fryer Cheese-Stuffed Mini Italian Meatloaves - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and easy dinner recipe, then look no further than these Air Fryer Cheese-Stuffed Mini Italian Meatloaves. These savory meatloaves are filled with gooey cheese and bursting with Italian flavors, making them a hit with the whole family. And the best part? They're cooked to perfection in the air fryer, which means you can have dinner on the table in no time!

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons purchased basil pesto
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
  • ⅓ cup Italian-seasoned panko bread crumbs
  • 8 slices pepperoni
  • 2 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls (such as BelGioioso®)
  • ½ cup marinara sauce, warmed
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, or to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 mini meatloaves

  • Combine milk, pesto, egg, garlic, and pepper in a medium bowl. Add ground beef and bread crumbs and combine, being careful not to overmix.
  • Divide meat mixture into 4 portions. Press a well into each portion, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge. Place 2 slices pepperoni into each well, overlapping to cover the length of the well. Top each with 1/4 of the mozzarella balls. Press meat mixture around the filling to enclose; form each portion into an oblong loaf shape. Place loaves into the air fryer basket, in batches.
  • Cook in the air fryer at 370 degrees F (190 degrees C) until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of the meat reads 165 degrees F (75 degrees C), about 15 minutes. Serve meatloaves topped with warm marinara sauce and fresh basil.
  • Nutrition

    336 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 135mg
    • Sodium: 411mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 96mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 185mg