EASY Air Fryer Meatballs
Juicy Air Fryer Meatballs made with ground beef, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 70–80% lean
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup onion finely diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix everything gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing, as it can make the meatballs dense.
- Using a cookie scoop or your hands, shape the mixture into approximately 2-inch meatballs.
- Arrange the meatballs in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, leaving space between each one.
- Cook the Air Fryer Meatballs for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.
- Check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve immediately with marinara sauce, pasta, mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite vegetables.
Notes
- Ground turkey or ground chicken can replace beef for a lighter option.
- Swap regular breadcrumbs for gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed.
- Fresh herbs may be substituted for dried Italian seasoning.
- Serve with spaghetti, zucchini noodles, garlic bread, or a fresh salad.
- These meatballs also make an excellent party appetizer.