Air Fryer Meatballs

These air fryer meatballs are juicy, easy, and high in protein. A quick beef recipe perfect for dinner, meal prep, or serving with your favorite sides.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

Air fryer
Mixing bowl
Cookie scoop or spoon
Tongs
Meat thermometer
Plate or tray

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
⅓ cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
2 tablespoons grated parmesan
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Optional

marinara sauce
shredded mozzarella
red pepper flakes
extra parmesan
chopped basil

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
Mix the meatball mixture
Add the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and parsley to a bowl. Mix gently until just combined.
Shape the meatballs
Form the mixture into 16 equal meatballs.
Air fry the meatballs
Place the meatballs in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 9 to 10 minutes, shaking gently or turning halfway through, until cooked through and the centers reach 160°F (71°C).
Serve
Serve right away with marinara, vegetables, rice, or your favorite sides.
Optional sauce finish
For a saucy version, toss the cooked meatballs with warm marinara before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the beef or the meatballs can turn dense.
Make the meatballs even in size so they cook evenly.
Use a meat thermometer for best results.
These are great plain, with marinara, or added to bowls.
You may need to cook in batches depending on basket size.