Homemade meatballs in the air fryer are fast, easy, and full of juicy flavor!
Ground beef gets an infusion of extra savory and zesty flavors with ingredients including parmesan cheese, garlic powder and Worcestershire sauce.
Best Homemade Meatballs in the Air Fryer
- The air fryer produces crispy meatballs that are moist inside with locked-in flavor with just a few ingredients!
- Fresh meatballs are so versatile! Assemble and chill in the refrigerator until ready to cook or make and keep in the fridge to use in recipes all week long!
- This recipe makes tender and juicy all-purpose meatballs with lots of flavor. Dip them into BBQ sauce or make hearty meatball subs on game day!
- Serve them as appetizers, kid-friendly snacks, or in a classic spaghetti sauce!
Ingredients & Variations
Beef – Besides ground beef, Air Fryer meatballs can also work with a combination of ground turkey, chicken, or pork.
Breading – Storebought or homemade breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese are excellent binders for Air Fryer meatballs.
Variations – Change up the seasonings and add a dash of cumin, cayenne, taco seasoning, or a splash of Tabasco for a little heat.
How Long to Cook Meatballs in the Air Fryer
Have these homemade meatballs ready in no time using the air fryer!
- Blend all the ingredients in a large bowl.
- Shape meatballs into 16 portions and cook in the air fryer (per the recipe below).
- Allow to rest about 5 minutes before serving.
Tips for Preparing Meatballs Ahead
- For the best results, avoid overmixing the meat mixture or the meatballs will become tough and dry.
- Use an ice cream scoop to ensure that the meatballs are all the same size.
- Place clean coffee filters on the bottom of the air fryer basket or tray to soak up some of the oil for faster cleanup!
- Make a few batches and freeze them for future recipes! Freeze them in a single layer on a baking sheet before transferring them to a zippered bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Store cooked and cooled meatballs in an airtight container for up to 3 days and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Assemble them raw and freeze or cook and freeze once cooled! Simply cook from frozen or reheat from frozen in the air fryer!
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Homemade Meatballs in the Air Fryer
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or pork or turkey
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup bread crumbs
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F.
- In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together until fully incorporated.
- Divide the mixture evenly into 16 meatballs.
- Place them in the air fryer basket and cook for 12-14 minutes or until they reach 165°F internally.
Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days or in the freezer for 3 months.
- Add meatballs to the rotisserie basket and place into the air fryer.
- Turn the air fryer on “Rotate” at 380°F and cook for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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We just got the Vortex mini for 2 people and most recipes I see are for larger models. Please send healthy recipes for the mini.
Hi Neva, we don’t have any recipe specifically made for that air fryer but most of our recipes could be halved and should work well in any air fryer.
Much easier to use the basket. They turn themselves. 12 minutes is plenty.
Do you mean the rotisserie basket??? Never thought of that! What a cool idea!
Do they not fall apart?
They didn’t fall apart?
I actually tried this and it works! Just don’t use egg.