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Air Fryer Meatballs
These Air Fryer Meatballs are a healthier alternative to the traditional pan fried meatballs and may just become your new favorite way to cook them! With a simple ingredient list and 3 basic steps, you can skip the excess oil and embrace the magic of the air fryer!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 96 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 medium onion shredded or finely chopped
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 380°F.
- Combine Ingredients: Combine all the meatball ingredients together in a large bowl. Shape into 16 equal size meatballs.
- Cook: Spray the air fryer basket with a bit of cooking spray. Place the meatballs into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Spray the meatballs as well with a bit of cooking spray. Cook for 12 minutes or until the center of the meatball reaches 165°F degrees.
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Notes
- You can use whichever protein you’d like for these meatballs! Feel free to try any of or a combination of ground chicken, turkey, pork or veal. Keep in mind, when using a different protein, the cook time may vary.
- Of course, classic spaghetti and meatballs is an obvious choice, but you can serve these meatballs for a variety of different dishes! They work with different marinades, sauces, glazes, etc. The possibilities are endless!
- Feel free to play around with different spice combinations to make these meatballs your own.
- These air fryer meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- These meatballs also freeze quite well! Transfer to an airtight container and store in the freezer for up 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1meatball
Calories
96kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
39mg
(13%)
Sodium
131mg
(5%)
Potassium
163mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
96IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1meatball | |
| Calories | 96kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 131mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 96IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.