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Cooked meatballs in air fryer

Easy Air Fryer Meatballs

Samantha Erb
Homemade air fryer meatballs turn out tender and juicy every time. I perfected the recipe so they turn out great every time!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 418 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef 70 or 80% lean
  • 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 the air fryer to 350 degrees.
  • Add the ground beef, Italian breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to a large bowl.
  • Mix to combine ingredients by using as little movement as possible.
  • Form the ground beef mixture into 2-inch meatballs using a cookie scoop and place them in the air fryer in a single layer, not touching.
  • Cook them for 10-12 minutes, turning them halfway through the cooking time. The meatballs are done when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

Video

Notes

  • Use ground beef with a leanness between 70% to 80%, which helps the meat retain moisture. 90% lean ground beef can taste a bit dry when air fried.
  • Use a food processor to dice up the onion and garlic into small and consistently-sized pieces to save time.
  • Don’t over mix the meatball mixture. Mix it until the ingredients are just combined to get a moist and juicy inside and avoid tough meatballs
  • Use a medium ice cream scoop or cookie scoop to get consistently-sized meatballs that cook evenly.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
  • Reheat meatballs in a preheated air fryer at 320 degrees F for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Cook frozen meatballs in a preheated air fryer at 320 degrees F for about 9 to 11 minutes, until heated thoroughly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 418kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 27gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 683mgPotassium: 406mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 175IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 222mgIron: 4mg

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.

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