5 from 27 votes
Juicy Air Fryer Meatballs
Juicy Air Fryer Meatballs blend lean ground beef and sausage with herbs, Parmesan, and spices, cooked in an air fryer to a browned exterior and fully cooked inside. The combination of fresh parsley and basil along with smoked paprika adds depth to the flavor, while bread crumbs and egg bind the meatballs firmly. Cooking in the air fryer reduces grease and produces evenly cooked, tender meatballs without the need for frying in oil. These meatballs are suitable for serving with sauces, over pasta, or as appetizers.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
16
meatballs
Calories:
97 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian, American
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1/2 pound sausage lean ground
- 1/3 cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons parsley fresh
- 2 tablespoons basil fresh
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- First, preheat the air fryer to 380°F.
- Combine all ingredients except beef and sausage in a large bowl and. mix well.
- Next, add the ground meat and mix to combine.
- Divide into 16-18 evenly-sized meatballs.
- Arrange meatballs in a single layer in the air fryer, making sure they do NOT touch, if needed cook in batches.
- Cook for 12-14 minutes or until browned and the internal temperature of the meatball reaches 165°F.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
97kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
29mg
(10%)
Sodium
133mg
(6%)
Potassium
128mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
143IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 97kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 133mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 128mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 143IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.