10-Minute Best Air Fryer Meatballs Recipe

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10-Minute Best Air Fryer Meatballs Recipe

These juicy air fryer meatballs are so easy to make and are packed with tons of flavor. Baked, not fried, they are perfect for fast, no-fuss dinners and cook in only 10 minutes! No air fryer? You’ll also find oven-baking methods in the post.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: meatballs air fryer, meatballs in air fryer

Servings:

Author: Sarah Cook

Equipment

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
2 cloves garlic {finely minced}
1/4 cup onion {finely minced or grated}
1/2 tsp salt {optional}
1/2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp dried parsley {or 1 tbsp fresh, chopped}
1 egg
1 cup sharp cheddar {finely grated}
1/2 cup breadcrumbs {plain or Italian}

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Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix until just combined. Do not over mix.
1 lb ground beef, 2 cloves garlic, 1/4 cup onion, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 2 tsp dried parsley, 1 egg, 1 cup sharp cheddar, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Form mixture into 16 1-inch meatballs.
Line an air fryer basket with foil, air fryer parchment, or brush with olive oil.
Bake in the air fryer at 380˚F for 8-10 minutes, or until the internal temp reaches 160˚F.
(Final cooking time will depend on the size of your meatballs)

Notes

Optional: flip meatballs halfway through cooking.
If your meatballs are browning too quickly, you can place a piece of foil over the top and weigh it down with a trivet or small wire rack.

Oven-baking Instructions:

Bake on a baking sheet for 25-30 minutes at 400˚F or until the internal temp reaches 160˚F.

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