Crispy Air Fryer Meatballs
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Diet: Low-Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or 85/15 blend)
- 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, Italian breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, beaten egg, minced garlic, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Use your hands or a fork to gently mix everything together until just combined. Avoid overworking the meat, as this can lead to tough meatballs.
- Scoop about 1.5 to 2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll it between your palms to form a smooth ball, roughly the size of a golf ball. Repeat this process until all the mixture is used, aiming for about 16 to 20 meatballs of uniform size for even cooking.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 to 5 minutes. Once heated, lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray to prevent the meat from sticking.
- Place the meatballs in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not touching so the air can circulate freely. Lightly spray the tops of the meatballs with olive oil spray. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Halfway through the cooking time (around the 6-minute mark), gently shake the basket or use tongs to turn the meatballs. This ensures they brown evenly on all sides. Once they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) and look golden brown, remove them from the air fryer and let them rest for 2 minutes before serving.
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