Description
A detailed recipe for making perfect mini meatballs in an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep meatballs tender.
- Form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Place meatballs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through for even cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness; internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C).
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the mixture.
- Experiment with different meats, such as ground turkey or chicken.
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping or over pasta.
- Garnish with additional parsley for presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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