Air Fryer Meatballs
User Reviews
5
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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
4 servings
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Calories
298 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Meatballs
Description
The recipe combines ground beef with a mixture of beaten egg, panko breadcrumbs soaked in milk, chopped parsley, garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Formed into roughly 16 meatballs, they are cooked at 400ºF in an air fryer in a single layer for 8–10 minutes, shaken halfway through to ensure even browning. The cooking method crisps the exterior while maintaining a juicy inside, reaching a safe internal temperature of 160°F.
Serving these meatballs with marinara sauce adds tanginess and moisture, rounding out their savory flavor. They can function as an appetizer, main dish, or protein component in pasta dishes and sandwiches.
Leftover meatballs should be refrigerated in airtight containers. They can be reheated in a low-temperature air fryer, skillet, oven, or microwave. Uncooked meatballs freeze well when flash-frozen on a sheet pan before transferring to bags, keeping quality for up to three months.
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound ground beef 85% lean
- marinara sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat an air fryer to 400ºF.
- Beat the egg in a large bowl. Add the panko breadcrumbs, egg, milk, parsley, garlic and the seasoning and stir to combine. Add the ground beef and mix again to combine. Form into 16 meatballs and set on a plate.
- Transfer the meatballs to the air fryer and arrange in a single layer. You may need to cook in two batches. Cook until the meatballs are browned and the internal temperature of the beef reaches 160°F, shaking the basket halfway through, 8-10 minutes total.
- Allow the meatballs to rest for 5 minutes before serving with marinara sauce, if desired.
Notes
- Store leftover cooked meatballs in airtight containers or sealed bags in the refrigerator.
- Reheat meatballs in a preheated 250°F air fryer for about 5 minutes or use a skillet, oven, or microwave.
- Freeze uncooked meatballs by shaping them, freezing individually on a sheet pan, then transferring to a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 298kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 119mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 441mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 400mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 245IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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