Air Fryer Meatballs
Make these juicy air fryer meatballs in just 10 minutes! They have a crispy outside and tender inside, and are full of Italian flavor. We love to serve them with pasta, on subs, as an appetizer, or meal prep them for easy dinners.
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Servings: 15 meatballs
INGREDIENTS
- 1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs gluten-free if needed
- 1/4 cup milk any kind
- 1 pound ground beef (I used 93% lean)
- 1 shallot minced
- 2 garlic cloves grated
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (Note 2)
- 3 Tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil
- Marinara sauce for serving
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
- Mix the milk and breadcrumbs (5 min): Add the breadcrumbs to a large bowl and pour the milk on top. Let it sit for 5 minutes. Now is a good time to chop the shallot and garlic.1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs, 1/4 cup milk
- Combine the meatballs (5 min): Add the beef, shallot, garlic, seasoning, parmesan cheese, and parsley. Mix to combine then use a medium cookie scoop to form the meatballs into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. You should have 20-22 meatballs.1 pound ground beef, 1 shallot, 2 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, 3 Tablespoons fresh parsley
- Roll the meatballs (5 min): Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and place the meatballs in a single layer, without them touching. Work in two batches if your air fryer is small. Drizzle the tops with olive oil.1-2 Tablespoons olive oil
- Air fry (9-11 min): Air fry at 400°F for 9-11 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Serve them warm with parmesan cheese and marinara sauce, on top of pasta, inside a sub, etc.
Notes
Shallots. Make sure you mince them really small for the best texture. You can find shallots near the garlic in the grocery store. We love their mild taste, but you can also use finely chopped sweet yellow onion.
Dairy-Free. Use 1/4 cup nutritional yeast for a dairy-free meatball.
Storage: Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
To freeze: freeze them on a baking sheet then transfer them to a zip-top bag or airtight container and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Air fry from the fridge or freezer at 400°F until heated through.
Nutrition
Serving: 4meatballs | Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.2g | Protein: 30.6g | Fat: 17.2g | Cholesterol: 117.9mg | Sodium: 433mg | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 1.2g | Vitamin A: 50.1IU | Vitamin C: 5mg
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