Homemade Air Fryer Meatballs
Moist, flavorful meatballs made in an air fryer with ground beef and lamb for a halal-friendly twist. These easy-to-make orbs offer a crispy exterior and juicy interior, perfect with marinara, over polenta, or as appetizers. Ready in 30 minutes with no oil or pork.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 30
- Yield: 12 to 16 meatballs 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground lamb
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 large egg
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil (for greasing)
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 375°F
Combine beef, lamb, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, Parmesan, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper in a bowl
Mix gently until just combined
Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs
Place on air fryer basket lined with parchment paper
Lightly brush olive oil over meatballs
Air fry for 12-15 minutes until cooked through and golden
Notes
Let meatballs rest 5 minutes before serving
Freeze unbaked meatballs for up to 1 month
Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for dietary restrictions
Pair with tomato sauce, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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