Enjoy delicious, juicy meatballs with a crispy exterior using your air fryer. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a tasty appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef Preferably 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs Italian seasoned for extra flavor
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Finely grated for even distribution
- 1 egg Lightly beaten
- 2 cloves garlic Minced
- 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Freshly ground for best flavor
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano Optional
- 1 teaspoon dried basil Optional
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, salt, black pepper, oregano, and basil. Mix until well combined but do not overmix.
- Shape the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs.
- Arrange the meatballs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch each other. You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Cook for 10 minutes, or until the meatballs are browned and cooked through, flipping halfway through the cooking time.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce or over pasta.
Nutrition
Serving: 4gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg