The Best Air Fryer Meatballs
Perfectly cooked, juicy meatballs made easy with an air fryer! Get the recipe for the best air fryer meatballs and impress your family with this delicious dish.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork Italian sausage recommended
- 2 pounds 80/20 ground beef
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Meatball Mixture:
- In a large mixing bowl, crack and beat the eggs.
- Add the ground pork and ground beef to the beaten eggs.1 pound ground pork, 2 pounds 80/20 ground beef, 4 large eggs
- Sprinkle the Italian bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and grated Parmesan cheese over the meat.1 cup Italian bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Season the mixture with sea salt to taste. Be cautious with the salt, as the Parmesan cheese is already salty.Sea salt
Mix and Form the Meatballs:
- Gently combine all the ingredients in the bowl. Avoid overmixing, as this can make the meatballs dense.
- With clean hands, shape the meat mixture into meatballs, approximately 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter. You should be able to make around 24 meatballs.
Air Fry the Meatballs:
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Place the meatballs in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are spaced out to allow for even cooking. You may need to cook them in batches, depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Air fry the meatballs at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes, flipping them halfway through to brown evenly.
Check Doneness:
- After 10 minutes, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of one meatball. It should read at least 160°F (71°C), indicating they are fully cooked.
- If needed, continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes, checking the temperature again.
Serve:
- Once the meatballs are cooked through and have a lovely golden brown exterior, remove them from the air fryer.
- Serve the air fryer meatballs as desired, whether as a topping for spaghetti, in a sandwich, or on their own as an appetizer.
Nutrition
Calories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 13gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 478mgPotassium: 192mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 96IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 1mg
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