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Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Meatballs
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Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Meatballs

These juicy and flavorful Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Meatballs are so simple to make. Great as an appetizer or served as the main dish.
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword air fried, air fryer, garlic, meatballs, parmesan
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 718kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese - grated
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning dried
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste

Instructions

  • Line the air fryer basket with an air fryer parchment sheet OR spritz lightly with cooking oil. Don’t use cooking spray as it leaves a film on the basket.
  • Work all of the ingredients together using clean, dry hands in a large mixing bowl until well combined. Try not to compact the mixture too much-- you don’t want dense meatballs.
  • Shape into 1” spheres and then cook in the air fryer at 400F for 14 minutes, or until the meatballs reach 145F with an instant-read thermometer.
  • Enjoy with pasta or as an appetizer.

Notes

To store, place in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Servings: 4 serving entrees, 8 serving appetizer.
  • I use a two-tablespoon cookie scoop to make sure the meatballs are all the same size.
  • You can substitute the pork for Italian sausage for even more flavor.
  • Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket. You can always keep the meatballs warm in a 250F oven while you make the other batches.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 718kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 177mg | Sodium: 778mg | Potassium: 818mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 317mg | Iron: 5mg | Net Carbohydrates: 23g