Description
Crispy, juicy meatballs made in the air fryer with Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for pasta, appetizers, or subs.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix until fully incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Place the meatballs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they aren’t overcrowded.
- Cook for 10–12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, or until the meatballs are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve with marinara sauce, over pasta, or enjoy as an appetizer.
Notes
You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a different flavor.
Add red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze uncooked meatballs for up to 3 months.
If reheating, use the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 3-4 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3–4 meatballs
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
