Air Fryer Meatballs
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4.9
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
7 servings (6-7 meatballs each)
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Calories
323 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Meatballs
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Fancy enough for a party menu yet easy enough for a weeknight dinner idea, my savory Air Fryer Meatballs can be made with your choice of ground turkey, beef, or pork.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground turkey or ground beef or ground pork (see note 1)
- 1 cup bread crumbs or panko or rolled oats (see note 2)
- 2/3 cup minced onion
- 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (see note 3)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, eggs, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, basil, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- Using a strong spatula or your hands (I like to wear latex gloves), mix well. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls (you should have around 48 total).
- Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees. Working in batches, arrange meatballs in air fryer basket, brush with oil, and cook until browned with crispy edges, turning over meatballs after 5 minutes, about 8 minutes (an internal thermometer should read 165 degrees for 15 seconds).
- Transfer to serving plate. Repeat with remaining meatballs.
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Notes
- Ground turkey, beef, or pork: To keep the lean theme going (we are air frying rather than deep-frying, after all), opt for turkey. For more flavor and juiciness, try a 50/50 mix of half beef or pork, or opt for one or the other at about 85 percent lean and 15 percent fat.
- Bread crumbs: Store-bought works great, or substitute fresh breadcrumbs if you have some stale bread that you'd like to use up. Alternatively, trade in 1 cup of rolled oats or flaky panko breadcrumbs.
- Worcestershire sauce: Just a splash; this lends a lovely umami boost that really elevates the flavor of these Air Fryer Meatballs.
- Yield: This Air Fryer Meatball recipe makes about 42 meatballs, enough to serve six adults a very generous heavy appetizer-sized portion. Four to six meatballs can make a meal if you pair it with a starch and sauce (see ideas below in "Recipe FAQs).
- Storage: Transfer leftover Air Fryer Meatballs to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- Make ahead: The meatballs can be made up to 3 days in advance. Store covered in the refrigerator until you're ready to reheat and enjoy.
- Freezer: Arrange cooked meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet, not touching. Freeze until solid, about 1 hour, then transfer to a freezer-safe container and store up to 1 month.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 serving
Calories
323kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
149mg
(50%)
Sodium
248mg
(10%)
Potassium
395mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
538IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 7servings (6-7 meatballs each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 323 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 323kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 149mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 395mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 538IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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