5 from 255 votes
Air Fryer Meatloaf
This Air Fryer Meatloaf blends lean ground beef with diced green bell pepper, onion, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning, formed into individual small loaves. The air fryer cooking produces a browned exterior while keeping the interior tender. A tomato and chili sauce topping adds tangy sweetness that caramelizes during the last cooking minutes, enhancing flavor and moisture.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
340 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- ½ green bell pepper finely diced
- ⅓ cup seasoned bread crumbs
- ¼ cup onion see note, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Topping
- ¼ cup tomato sauce
- ¼ cup chili sauce
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F.
- Mix all meatloaf ingredients in a large bowl just until combined.
- Divide the mixture into 2 and shape into small meatloaves, about 5" long by 2" wide.
- Cook in the air fryer for 20 minutes.
- Combine topping ingredients in a small bowl. Add topping and cook an additional 5-7 minutes or until meatloaf reaches 165°F.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Sauté the onion in butter before mixing to soften its flavor and avoid raw sharpness.
- Mix the meat ingredients just until combined to keep the meatloaf tender and not dense.
- Preheat the air fryer fully before cooking to promote even cooking and browning.
- Use an instant-read thermometer to check the meatloaf reaches 165°F for safety.
- Check early for doneness to prevent overcooking and add time as needed.
- Let the meatloaf rest 5 minutes after cooking to help it hold together when sliced.
Nutrition Information
Calories
340
(17%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
128mg
(43%)
Sodium
709mg
(30%)
Potassium
542mg
(12%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
445IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
96mg
(10%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 340 | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 128mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 709mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 542mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 445IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.