We love these tasty homemade Air Fryer Meatballs served with our favorite pasta sauce or even in a meatball sub!
Ground beef and pork are combined with our favorite Italian inspired flavors make these juicy bites a crowd pleaser! Save on time, clean up, and even calories by using the air fryer!
Air Fryer Meatballs
Air Fryer Meatballs are crisp on the outside and juicy inside!
An air fryer is quick cooking (I have this air fryer here), these meatballs will cook in almost the time it takes to boil your pasta. Heat up some marinara sauce you’ve got the perfect Spaghetti and Meatballs dinner!
These meatballs don’t just have to be a meal, they’re great for snacking or as an appetizer too!
Ingredients and Variations
MEAT The meat is the most important part of any great meatball recipe! Lean ground beef and pork are the perfect blend of flavor and ensures they’re juicy.
SEASONINGS Italian seasoning along with Parmesan and onion powder are our favorites. I prefer onion powder in this recipe as they cook quickly and raw onion may not have a chance to cook through properly.
EGG & BREADCRUMBS Egg and breadcrumbs hold everything together.
How to Cook Air Fryer Meatballs
- Combine all of the ingredients.
- Form and place in the Air Fryer basket.
- Cook according to recipe below.
- Let meatballs rest a few minutes before serving.
Air Fryers can vary slightly, check your meatballs a couple of minutes early to ensure they don’t overcook. The meatballs should be 165°F in the center.
What to Serve with Air Fryer Meatballs
Fresh or frozen meatballs are easy to pop into soups or stews. We absolutely love them in our Spaghetti Carbonara or Italian Wedding Soup. Don’t forget some Cheesy Breadsticks. Mix up a brightly flavored Tossed Salad and dinner is served!
Leftovers
- Keep leftover meatballs in an airtight container or a zippered bag in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and in the freezer for up to a month.
- Reheat meatballs by microwaving them a minute at a time on high until they are heated through, or place them on a baking sheet and put them under the broiler for a few minutes until they are crisp again.
More Air Fryer Favorites
- Air Fryer Steak – tender & juicy
- Air Fryer Fish & Chips – a family favorite
- Air Fryer Chicken Wings – ready in 30 minutes
- Air Fryer Chicken Tenders – perfect for dipping
- Air Fryer Pork Chops – 12 minute cook time
Did your family love these Air Fryer Meatballs? Be sure to leave a comment and rating below!
Juicy Air Fryer Meatballs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ pound lean ground pork
- ⅓ cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Combine all ingredients except beef and pork in a medium bowl. Mix well.
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Add beef and pork and mix to combine. Divide into 16 meatballs.
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Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
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Place meatballs in a single layer in the air fryer. Turn air fryer down to 380°F.
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Cook meatballs for 12-14 minutes or until browned and the center of the meatball reaches 165°F.
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Rest 3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Appetizer, Beef, Dinner, Entree, Main Course, Pork
Cuisine American
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These meatballs were easy to make and delicious! Thank you!
Just received your email with recipes and they look easy to do and wholesome. Will be trying your meatball recipe now. Thank you very much.
Could I make these meatballs and store them in the freezer before air frying making it convenient for a quick meal?
Defintiely! They freeze well. I like to cook them and freeze them after cooking so I can just reheat and enjoy when needed.
Awesome! I won’t be looking for any other meatballs recipes.
So happy to hear that! Glad you enjoyed them.
Can you do this without dairy?
Yes, you can. You can replace the milk with beef broth for additional flavor.
I getting ready to make these however, my ground pork is frozen. Can I use breakfast plain breakfast sausage to replace the ground pork?
Sure you can, I bet it’ll be delicious.
These were really simple to make and really good!
Hi holly
could the meat mixture be prepared the day before and kept in the fridge , to make the following day.
Thanks
Absolutely!
At what temperature do you air fry the meatballs and for approximately how long? Thanks!
It says in the instructions of the recipe: Cook at 380°F for 12-14 minutes.
Am making these today. My Air Fryer has four settings. Air Fry, Roast, Bake, Broil. Which setting should I use for this recipe? (Pretty sure it is not Broil!).
Thanks
miminevs
I use the “air fry” setting. Enjoy!
These meatballs were very tasty. They were nicely browned and soft inside. My husband made them and got 15 meatballs. We will use this recipe often!