Air Fryer Meatballs
These easy air fryer meatballs are perfectly seasoned, with a delectable crispy exterior and juicy center, making them the best addition to your next bowl of spaghetti!
Servings: 6 - 8 servings
Calories: 276kcal
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Mixing bowl
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ pound ground pork
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- ½ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese grated
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons green onions chopped
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients and mix together gently with a spatula or your hands. Mix just until incorporated, as overmixing will cause the meatballs to be tougher.1 pound lean ground beef, ½ pound ground pork, 1 egg, ½ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 3 tablespoons green onions
- Gently form into 1” to 1 ½” size balls. Place on a parchment lined plate or sheet pan until ready to start cooking.
- Coat the inside of the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray, then arrange the meatballs inside, leaving a space between to allow for airflow.Nonstick cooking spray
- Cook for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown and no longer pink in the middle. If using a meat thermometer, they should reach 165 F when cooked through. Depending on the size of your air fryer, it may be necessary to cook these in batches.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 1083mg | Potassium: 425mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 186IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 3mg