Description
A simple recipe for air fryer meatballs without breadcrumbs, focusing on flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Place meatballs in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking.
- Check for internal temperature of 160°F (70°C) to ensure doneness.
Notes
- Experiment with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Add crushed red pepper for a spicy kick.
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: air fryer meatballs, no breadcrumbs, gluten free meatballs