Description
This easy air fryer meatballs recipe offers a quick and flavorful way to prepare tender meatballs with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Mix the ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Place meatballs in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until browned and cooked through.
- Remove and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Experiment with different ground meats such as turkey or pork.
- Add spices like Italian seasoning or crushed red pepper for extra flavor.
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping or over pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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