Air Fryer Meatballs
Air Fryer Meatballs are an easy way to enjoy a hearty dinner without starting your oven! Serve this meatball recipe over pasta, on a sub or enjoy them with some roasted vegetables.
Servings: 24 meatballs
Calories: 530kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Spray the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients.
- Using clean, dry hands, work the mixture together until well combined. Try not to compact it too much- you want it mixed, but not overworked.
- Form into 1” balls and place in your Air Fryer basket. Use a double rack for your Air Fryer basket to cook all the meatballs at the same time. If you don't have one, cook the meatballs in two batches.
- Cook at 400°F for 14 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F. Carefully remove from the hot basket with tongs and serve immediately.
Notes
If you want to avoid any smoke coming from your Air Fryer, add a slice of bread to the bottom of the Air Fryer, under the basket. This will trap a lot of that excess grease and avoid it cooking hot and smoking.
If the meat is sticking to your hands, drizzle your hands with olive oil. This will help crisp the outside of the meatball and prevent them from sticking to your hands.
Enjoy with pasta or as an appetizer.
I use a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop to ensure that my meatballs are all the same size.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
You can substitute the pork for lamb or Italian sausage, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 4meatballs | Calories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 289mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g