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    Air Fryer Meatballs

    Posted: Oct 26, 2021 Last Modified: Oct 24, 2021 by Carmy · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    These homemade beef Air Fryer Meatballs are so moist and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Super easy to make, you’ll love how they only take a handful of ingredients.

    Made from scratch, it’s so easy to make meatballs in the air fryer. While I love my baked meatballs, the air fryer is a great way to make a small batch of meatballs really quickly or a way to make meatballs without heating the kitchen with the oven.

    Close up of a beef air fryer meatball.

    Why You’ll Love These Meatballs

    • Thanks to the air fryer, these beef meatballs are crispy on the outside but juicy on the inside.
    • They’re super flavourful thanks to the seasoning and parmesan cheese. I definitely love using parmesan cheese in my meatballs.
    • While this recipe only makes 19 meatballs, you can easily double this recipe. Simply double all the ingredients (but the egg) to make a double batch.
    • Due to the nature of the air fryer basket, any grease or fat drips through so the meatballs don’t sit in any grease as it cooks.

    What You Need

    Ingredients needed for air fryer meatballs.
    • ground beef — you can also use ground pork or a 50/50 beef and pork mixture.
    • panko — I much prefer using panko than traditional breadcrumbs. If you only have traditional breadcrumbs then go ahead and sub it in.
    • parmesan cheese — I grated my own but you can use storebought.
    • Italian seasoning — Italian seasoning is usually made up of a blend of dried Italian-inspired herbs such as basil, marjoram, oregano, rosemary, and thyme along with salt.
    • salt
    • pepper
    • egg
    • olive oil — not a common ingredient in meatballs but the olive keeps the beef balls moist so be sure not to skip it.
    • olive oil spray — or oil spray of choice.

    How to Make Air Fryer Meatballs

    • Ingredients for meatballs added to a bowl.
    • Mixing meat mixture in a bowl with a wooden spoon.
    • Mixed meat mixture for meatballs.
    • In a large bowl, combine all the meatball ingredients. Mix it until everything is just combined, be careful not to overmix.
    • Cookie scoop with meatball mixture inside.
    • Hand holding a rolled beef meatball.
    • 19 meatballs on a sheet pan.
    • Using a cookie scoop or a large spoon, scoop out the meat mixture and roll it up into a ball. Around the size of a golf ball. Be careful not to roll them too aggressively, you don’t want the meatballs to be packed and dense.
    • Set the meatballs aside on a sheet pan as you roll out them out.
    • Meatballs in an air fryer basket.
    • Meatballs cooked in an air fryer.
    • Spray the air fryer basket with some olive oil.
    • Transfer as many as you can to the air fryer basket and air fryer for 9 to 10 minutes at 400°F. Repeat this process until all the meatballs have been cooked.
    • Overhead view of air fryer meatballs on a plate.
    • Overhead view of air fryer meatballs on a plate.

    Recipe Tips and Notes

    My Recommendation
    This is the air fryer I use. I love how large this air fryer is! It can fit a whole chicken or 2 bags of frozen French fries!
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    • The internal temperature of the meatballs should be 160°F/71°F. Depending on the size of your meatballs and the model of the air fryer, your cook time may vary by a minute or two.
    My Recommendation
    This is my go-to meat thermometer for making sure that the internal temperature of my meat is good to go. It’s also magnetic so I have it on my fridge door to save drawer space!
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    • I would not stack these meatballs when air frying them. Air fry them in a single layer with some space between the meatballs so they can individually crisp up.
    • No need to flip or turn the meatballs as it cooks.

    Make Ahead Tips

    • Meal prep: once cooled, store the cooked meatballs in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.
    • Freezer: allow the air fryer meatballs to cool before transferring them into an airtight container before storing them in the freezer. They can last for up to 3 months.
    What are some serving suggestions?

    Try serving these air fryer meatballs with air fryer garlic bread, mashed potatoes, sautéed corn and shallots, and cilantro lime rice.

    What’s the best way to reheat leftovers?

    I like to reheat my meatballs in the air fryer but reheating in the microwave works as well.

    Close up of a beef air fryer meatball.

    Air Fryer Meatballs

    These homemade beef Air Fryer Meatballs are so moist and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Super easy to make, you’ll love how they only take a handful of ingredients.
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 15 mins
    Cook Time: 9 mins
    Total Time: 24 mins
    Servings: 19 meatballs

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb ground beef, or a 50/50 beef and pork mixture
    • ¼ cup panko
    • ¼ cup parmesan cheese
    • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
    • ⅛ tsp salt
    • ⅛ tsp pepper
    • 1 egg
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • olive oil spray, or oil spray of choice

    Equipment

    • air fryer

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, combine all the meatball ingredients. Mix it until everything is just combined, be careful not to overmix.
    • Using a cookie scoop or a large spoon, scoop out the meat mixture and roll it up into a ball. Around the size of a golf ball.
    • Spray the air fryer basket with some olive oil.
    • Transfer as many as you can to the air fryer basket and air fryer for 9 to 10 minutes at 400°F. Repeat this process until all the meatballs have been cooked.
    Tried this recipe?Did you make this recipe? I’m always so happy to hear about it! I’d love to see how it turned out. Tag me at @CarmysHungry on Instagram so I can see it! If you enjoyed the recipe, I’d really appreciate a comment with a 5 star rating! ♥

    Nutrition Per Serving

    Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
    Author: Carmy
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American

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