Best Air Fryer Meatballs
This is an easy 10 minute recipe for meatballs cooked completely in the air fryer. Use ground beef, chicken or turkey - tender, juicy and packed with flavor every time. Serve alone or pair your favorite sauce or gravy.
Servings: 36 meatballs
Calories:
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground meat chicken, beef or turkey
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk any kind
- 1/2 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 small onion minced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a medium size bowl. Combine with your hands until blended without overmixing (makes meatballs dry and dense).
- Use a 1″ scooper to form the meatballs (eyeball if you don’t have one). Make larger meatballs if you prefer larger meatballs. Adjust cook time accordingly.
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees (this helps crisp the outside of the meatballs). Lightly spray with cooking spray. Transfer as many meatballs as will fit in your air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook in batches if needed.
- Cook meatballs 8-10 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Remove from air fryer, serve plain or with your favorite sauces and sides.
Notes
Serving ideas:
Teriyaki Chicken Bowl – toss chicken meatballs in teriyaki glaze, serve with rice, thinly sliced cucumber and bell pepper – even pineapple.
Spaghetti and Meatballs – drop into homemade or store bought marinara and your favorite pasta.
Greek Meatball Bowl – with diced cucumber and tomatoes, feta cheese, tzatziki and some air fryer potato wedges.
Meatballs and Gravy – add to your favorite homemade or store bought gravy. Enjoy with creamy mashed potatoes.