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Air Fryer Meatloaf
This easy Air Fryer Meatloaf recipe cooks in half the time as using the oven. It's a delicious recipe the whole family will love.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 242 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
North American
Ingredients
Meatloaf
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup quick oats gluten-free if needed
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce gluten-free if needed
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound lean ground beef
Glaze
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the egg with a fork
- Add oats, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, mustard powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Whisk to combine.
- Add the ground beef and use your hands to combine the ingredients.
- Divide the meat mixture in half. Form each half into an equally sized loaf shape, about 7" by 4"
- Spray the air fryer basket lightly with cooking spray. Preheat the air fryer to 380
- Place the meatloaves in the air fryer basket, spaced so they aren't touching
- Cook 25 minutes
- While the meatloaf is cooking, combine the glaze ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- Brush glaze over the outside of both meatloaves & cook a further 5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°
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Notes
- Don't overmix your meatloaf or it will be tough. The best way to mix: beat the egg first in a large mixing bowl. Then add the remaining ingredients except the ground beef, and whisk together. Finally, add the ground beef and use your hands to gently mix until everything is combined.
- Spray the air fryer basket lightly with cooking spray before adding the meat. (Avocado oil is a great choice because of its high smoke point) Or use a silicone liner.
- Cooking the meatloaves directly in the air fryer basket allows the fat to drain off. However, if you prefer, you can use mini loaf pans.
- The simple glaze adds a tasty, tangy touch. You can also use your favorite barbecue sauce instead.
- Adding the glaze at the end of cooking time ensures it won't burn and the five minutes of cooking time helps the glaze to set.
- This recipe makes two mini meat loaves which works in my Gourmia 6 quart air fryer. If your air fryer is smaller you may need to cook in two batches.
- Air fryer temperatures can vary, which will affect the cook time. Check after 20 minutes using a digital meat thermometer. Cook meatloaf until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°
- Allow the meatloaves to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- To make this meatloaf gluten free, use gluten free oats and gluten free Worcestershire sauce.
- Store leftover meatloaf in an air tight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
242kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
111mg
(37%)
Sodium
1003mg
(42%)
Potassium
569mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
158IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 1003mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 569mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 158IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.