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Air Fryer Meatballs

This is my favorite recipe for all-purpose meatballs - you can serve them 100 different ways. Cook them in the air fryer to save time and hassle.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Global
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 473kcal
Author Eliza

Ingredients

Meatball mixture

  • 1 lb ground beef/ beef mince
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt

Optional

  • Olive oil or avocado spray for air fryer basket
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Place all the meatball mixture ingredients in a bowl (everything except the cooking oil), and mix well to ensure it is thoroughly combined.
  • Scoop up a tablespoon-sized amount of the meatball mixture and roll it into a ball (approximately 1-1½ inches/ 3cm is a good size). Continue until you have used all the meatball mixture.
  • Preheat air fryer to 390°F/ 195°C.
  • Spritz the air fryer basket with oil if it is prone to sticking, and place the meatballs in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Arrange them so that they are not touching.
  • Air fry meatballs for 10-15 minutes until golden brown, and the internal temperature in the center of the largest meatball has reached at least 160°F/72°C [Note 2].

Notes

  1. Cook times vary. Test the internal temperature with an instant meat thermometer to ensure it has reached at least 160°F/72°C in the center of the largest meatball.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 175mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g