Description
Juicy and flavorful air fryer meatballs that bring back cherished memories of home cooking, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, egg, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until fully combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs that are about 1 inch in diameter.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Once preheated, place the meatballs in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and browned on the outside.
- Serve your perfectly cooked meatballs with marinara sauce on the side.
Notes
Use lean ground beef for a healthier option without sacrificing flavor. Experiment with fresh herbs for extra punch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg