Description
Discover the ultimate fuss-free way to create delicious, homemade meatballs with this easy air fryer recipe. Perfectly tender and savory, they’re ideal for weeknight dinners or appetizers.
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Warm your air fryer to 380F for 3 minutes.
Let the panko breadcrumbs soak in milk for a couple of minutes in a small bowl.
In a larger bowl, mix your ground beef, soaked breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Lightly combine everything with your hands, being careful not to overmix.
Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches in size. This should give you around 14 to 16 meatballs.
Place the meatballs in your air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they have a little space around them.
Cook in the air fryer for 10 to 12 minutes, giving the basket a shake halfway through, until they are nicely browned and cooked through.
Notes
Using lean ground beef ensures your meatballs are flavorful without being greasy. Ground turkey is a fantastic lighter alternative that works beautifully.
Panko offers a lighter, crispier texture than traditional breadcrumbs, helping to keep your meatballs tender and juicy.
A small amount of milk softens the panko, creating a binder that contributes to the meatballs’ tender texture.
This adds a wonderful salty, umami depth to the meatballs.
The egg acts
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian-American