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Cooked meatballs in air fryer

Meatballs (Air Fryer)

Samantha Erb
A delicious freezable air fryer meatball recipe that's perfect as an appetizer or with spaghetti!
4.34 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 447 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning or 1/4 cup fresh Italian herbs, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees.
  • Add ground beef, Italian breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to a bowl.
  • Mix to combine ingredients by using as little movement as possible.
  • Form the ground beef mixture into 2-inch meatballs and place in the air fryer in a single layer, not touching.
  • Cook the meatballs for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. Meatballs are done when the internal temperature is 165 degrees.
  • Remove the meatballs from the air fryer and enjoy immediately, store in the fridge for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Notes

How to Reheat Meatballs in the Air Fryer:
1. Preheat air fryer to 320 degrees.
2. Cook meatballs for 3-4 minutes, until heated thoroughly.
How to Cook Frozen Meatballs in the Air Fryer:
1. Preheat air fryer to 320 degrees.
2. Cook meatballs for 9-11 minutes, until heated thoroughly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 447kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 38gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 158mgSodium: 711mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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