Description
Crispy, juicy meatballs cooked in an air fryer for a healthier twist on a classic dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix all ingredients until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Place meatballs in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway.
- Check if meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve hot with your favorite sauce or pasta.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Use lean ground beef for less grease.
- For crispier meatballs, spray lightly with cooking oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: air fryer meatballs, easy meatballs, healthy meatballs, Italian meatballs