With only a handful of fresh ingredients, these air fryer meatballs are done in 20 minutes! Super juicy and delicious, these are the best meatballs!
Making meatballs in the air fryer is a simple and easy way to prepare them for dinner! A combination of beef and pork, these meatballs are bursting with flavor and are super juicy without being greasy! Serve these air fryer meatballs with this Loaded Veggie Cheesy Pasta Bake and a side of Roasted Asparagus for the perfect meal!
Making homemade meatballs in the air fryer is easy, here's how..
Ingredients to make meatballs:
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- Ground beef - I like to use a leaner ground beef.
- Pork ground sausage - Use a mild or medium Italian style ground sausage for the best flavor.
- Egg
- Breadcrumbs - plain or panko breadcrumbs will both work for this recipe.
- Seasonings: onion powder, garlic powder, salt, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, ground black pepper,
- Grated parmesan cheese - the type that is powder, not long grated cheese.
- Fresh parsley
How to make meatballs in the air fryer:
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- In a large bowl add the breadcrumbs, egg, seasonings, parsley, and grated parmesan cheese. Toss to combine.
- Add the beef and pork into the bowl, then use your hands to combine everything thoroughly.
- Next, taking about 2-3 TBS of meat mixture (this is a hearty sized meatball), roll it into a round ball, pressing it firmly together. Repeat for all of the meat, until you have 18-20 meatballs.
- Please the meatballs into the air fryer basket, making sure they are NOT touching (the air needs to circulate around them).
- Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook 2 batches.
- Cook in the air fryer on 370 degrees for 9 minutes. Open the air fryer and shake the meatballs around, then close and cook for 3-4 additional minutes. The internal temperature of the meatballs should reach 160 degrees F.
- Serve the meatballs immediately alongside your favorite meal.
What to serve with homemade meatballs:
- Classic spaghetti and meatballs! Such an easy dinner elevated by these homemade air fryer meatballs and use this delicious homemade marinara sauce as well!
- Serve the meatballs glazed with a delicious asian inspired sauce as an amazing game-day finger food!
- Serve these meatballs with this delicious 20 minute Cheesy Vegetable Pasta Bake and a side of Roasted Asparagus for the perfect meal!
- These sweet and spicy meatballs are great too - try these Sriracha Meatballs in the crock pot!
- One Pot Cheesy Pesto Tortellini is the easiest and tastiest weeknight meal and pairs perfectly with meatballs!
How to reheat meatballs in the air fryer:
Refrigerated meatballs are easy to heat back up using the air fryer. Place the meatballs into the basket, and cook at 380 degrees for 5 minutes. The meatballs should be warmed through, but if not, add 1-2 more minutes.
Can you freeze air fryer meatballs?
Yes. Allow the meatballs to cool completely, then place into a freezer safe bag or container, and freeze for up to 6 months.
How to cook frozen meatballs using the air fryer:
Place the frozen meatballs into the air fryer and cook at 380 degrees for 10 minutes. Open the air fryer and shake the meatballs. Close and cook for 8-10 more minutes, or until completely cooked through. *Cooking time will vary depending on the size of the meatballs.
What type of Air Fryer should I use for this recipe?
There are many Air Fryers to choose from, but I love my PowerXL Vortex Air fryer! Here are some other great options:
- Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven, 6 Quart: 6-in-1, Broil, Roast, Dehydrate, Bake, Non-stick and Dishwasher-Safe Basket, Stainless Steel
- COSORI Air Fryer 5.8QT - Large Hot Electric Oven Oilless Cooker with 8 Quick Setting Recommendation
Air fryer recipes are so quick and easy to make! Here are some of my other favorite air fryer recipes:
- Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
- Air Fryer Asian Chicken Wings (crispy & sticky)
- Air Fryer Scallops
- Air Fryer Baked Potatoes (easiest method)
- Air Fryer Chicken Wings (super crispy)
- Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
With only a handful of fresh ingredients, these air fryer meatballs are done in 20 minutes! Super juicy and delicious, these are the best meatballs!
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- ¾ lb Italian ground sausage
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (plain or panko)
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
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In a large bowl add the breadcrumbs, egg, seasonings, parsley, and grated parmesan cheese. Toss to combine.
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Add the beef and pork into the bowl, then use your hands to combine everything thoroughly.
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Next, taking about 2-3 TBS of meat mixture (this is a hearty sized meatball), roll it into a round ball, pressing it firmly together. Repeat for all of the meat, until you have 18-20 meatballs.
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Please the meatballs into the air fryer basket, making sure they are NOT touching (the air needs to circulate around them). *Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook 2 batches.*
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Cook in the air fryer on 370 degrees for 9 minutes. Open the air fryer and shake the meatballs, then close and cook for 3-4 additional minutes. The internal temperature of the meatballs should reach 160 degrees F. *Depending on your model of air fryer, time may need to be increased.
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Serve the meatballs immediately.
Nutritional information per serving (1 meatball): 95 calories, 6g fat, 1g carbohydrates, 8g protein.
Calculate your specific nutritional information using your specific ingredient values.
Makes about 20 meatballs.
Beth says
Those look amazing. There's really nothing like homemade meatballs, and cooking them in the air fryer makes them the perfect texture.
jess says
this is the best way to make meatballs! I love using my airfryer as much as possible, and this was a game changer!
Erin | Dinners, Dishes and Dessert says
That looks absolutely fantastic! I can't wait to try it!
Winniebear says
Thank you for this! I'm not only looking for ways to change up ground beef recipes but also meal prep that I can pop in the freezer. I try and finds ways to bulk up recipes with pantry ingredients, especially recipes that involve meat.
Do you think it would be okay to add cooked, unseasoned white rice?
Olivia says
I've never tried making meatballs in the air fryer before but these turned out amazing! They were so easy to make and so flavorful too!
Sandra says
I love how quick and easy this is!! My family loves it! Thanks for the recipe!
Catalina says
These meatballs are irresistible! My family go crazy over them!
Jennifer says
Great taste I added spinach it works well
Mari says
These meatballs turned out amazing.
Allyson says
SO happy to hear that!! Enjoy!