12-Minute Air Fryer Meatballs – Juicy & Perfect Every Time
Make delicious meatballs quickly and easily using your air fryer. Perfect for a quick dinner or as an appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined and form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Place meatballs in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between them.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until meatballs are browned and cooked through.
- Serve hot with your favorite sauce or as desired.
Notes
- Ensure meatballs are evenly sized for even cooking.
- You can use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg