Tender and juicy air fryer meatballs are easy to make in just minutes. Enjoy a batch of these delicious homemade meatballs for a simple weeknight meal!
Prep Time: 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 12 minutesminutes
Total Time: 27 minutesminutes
Servings: 5
Ingredients
1largeegg, beaten
2Tablespoonsmilk
¼cupPanko, Italian or gluten-free breadcrumbs
¼cupgrated parmesan cheese, can omit if needed
¾teaspoonKosher salt
½teaspoononion powder, or 1/4 cup chopped onion
½teaspoongarlic powder, or 2 teaspoons minced garlic
¼teaspoonground black pepper
2Tablespoonsfinely chopped fresh Italian flat leaf parsley, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1pound80% lean ground beef (or use 1/2 pound ground pork and 1/2 pound ground beef)
Optional way to serve: 2 cups marinara sauce, Cooked noodles, Grated parmesan cheese, Basil, or Parsley
Instructions
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, breadcrumbs, cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and parsley. Using your hands, mix in the ground beef until just combined.
Using a medium cookie scoop or Tablespoon, portion the mixture and form into 1 1/2-inch balls.
In the basket of the air fryer, place the meatballs in a single layer. Reduce air fryer temperature to 380°F. Cook 12 minutes, or until browned and the center reaches 165°F on a digital thermometer. You can flip half way if you prefer them a little crispier.
Optional Way to Serve
Simmer meatballs in marinara sauce for 10 minutes. Serve meatballs on their own or over spaghetti noodles. Top with parmesan cheese and fresh herb.
Notes
Substitutes:
If I have pork on hand, I like to use 1/2 pound ground beef and 1/2 pound ground pork. It creates juicier meatballs. You can also do half ground beef and half ground turkey to cut back on fat.
To make these gluten free, you can use oats in place of breadcrumbs.
Storage and freezer instructions: Store in a covered container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Store in a freezer container up to 3 months. Place in the fridge overnight to thaw and then reheat on the stove top over medium-low heat until warm.