Air Fryer Meatballs
These Air Fryer Meatballs are a healthier alternative to the traditional pan fried meatballs and may just become your new favorite way to cook them! With a simple ingredient list and 3 basic steps, you can skip the excess oil and embrace the magic of the air fryer!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time12 minutes mins
Total Time22 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer meatballs, meatball recipe
Servings: 16
Calories: 96kcal
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 medium onion shredded or finely chopped
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 380°F.
Combine Ingredients: Combine all the meatball ingredients together in a large bowl. Shape into 16 equal size meatballs.
Cook: Spray the air fryer basket with a bit of cooking spray. Place the meatballs into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Spray the meatballs as well with a bit of cooking spray. Cook for 12 minutes or until the center of the meatball reaches 165°F degrees.
- You can use whichever protein you’d like for these meatballs! Feel free to try any of or a combination of ground chicken, turkey, pork or veal. Keep in mind, when using a different protein, the cook time may vary.
- Of course, classic spaghetti and meatballs is an obvious choice, but you can serve these meatballs for a variety of different dishes! They work with different marinades, sauces, glazes, etc. The possibilities are endless!
- Feel free to play around with different spice combinations to make these meatballs your own.
- These air fryer meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- These meatballs also freeze quite well! Transfer to an airtight container and store in the freezer for up 3 months.
Serving: 1meatball | Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 96IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg