How to Make Air Fryer Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Meatballs are a classic dish that can be enjoyed in so many different ways. They can be served as an appetizer, added to pasta, or used to make a hearty meatball sub. And with the invention of the air fryer, making meatballs has become even easier and more delicious than ever before. Air fryer meatballs are perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and they require just a fraction of the oil that traditional frying methods do.

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Ingredients

  • 16 ounces lean ground beef
  • 4 ounces ground pork
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ⅓ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 16 meatballs

  • Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine beef, pork, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt in a large bowl. Mix until evenly combined. Form into 16 equal meatballs (a small ice cream scoop is helpful) and place on a baking sheet.
  • Place 1/2 of the meatballs in the basket of the air fryer and cook 8 minutes. Shake the basket and cook 2 minutes more. Transfer to a serving plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining meatballs.
  • Nutrition

    457 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 114mg
    • Sodium: 634mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 146mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 402mg