Description
These delicious air fryer meatballs are easy to make, healthier than traditional fried meatballs, and packed with flavor. Perfect as an appetizer or a main course, these Italian-American inspired meatballs are sure to be a hit at your next meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3-5 minutes.
- Mix Meatball Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, beaten egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs using your hands or a scoop.
- Cook in Air Fryer: Place meatballs in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Finish and Serve: Once golden brown and cooked through, transfer meatballs to a plate, garnish with parsley, and serve with sauce if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding finely chopped onion or fresh herbs to the meat mixture.
- Experiment with ground pork or a meat blend for a different taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
