Air Fryer Meatballs
Use your air fryer to make the tastiest meatballs. Air fryer meatballs brown nicely and are juicy and tender.
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- ½ cup Italian herb seasoned breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup whole milk
- 8 ounces ground pork
- 8 ounces ground beef
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced (or ½ teaspoon garlic paste)
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- fresh Italian parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs and milk. Stir together so that the breadcrumbs soak up the milk.½ cup Italian herb seasoned breadcrumbs, ⅓ cup whole milk
- To the breadcrumb/milk mixture, add ground pork, ground beef, garlic paste, Italian seasoning, black pepper, salt, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, eggs, and Parmesan cheese. Use your hands to mix the ingredients thoroughly but do not overmix.8 ounces ground pork, 8 ounces ground beef, 1 clove garlic, finely minced, ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon packed light brown sugar, 1 large egg, ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Use a 2 tablespoon cookie dough scoop to form approximately 20 balls from the meat mixture. You can roll them in your hands for tighter, more uniform meatballs if desired.
- Place in a single layer on air fryer rack. It’s okay if sides are touching but the meatballs shouldn’t be stacked on top of each other. If necessary, fry them in batches. Air fry at 400°F for 12 to 15 minutes or until browned and firm.
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Notes
- Make ahead: This recipe can easily be doubled (refer to my homemade meatballs recipe for proportions). Since ground beef and pork often are sold in 16 ounce packages, it really makes sense to make a double batch. Fry the meatballs in batches or freeze uncooked meatballs as instructed below.
- Freezing uncooked meatballs: Shape the meatballs and place on rimmed baking sheet or tray in a single layer. Freeze two hours or until mostly firm. Place frozen meatballs in freezer safe container and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Air frying uncooked frozen meatballs: Place frozen meatballs in air fryer and cook at 400°F for 15 to 17 minutes or until browned and firm.
- Freezing cooked meatballs: Allow meatballs to cool. Place meatballs in a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 2 months. Add frozen meatballs directly to sauces and simmer until warmed through completely. They can also be reheated in the microwave or briefly in the air fryer.
Nutrition
Serving: 4meatballs | Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 388mg | Potassium: 349mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2mg
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