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Air Fryer Meatballs

This air fryer meatballs recipe with marinara dipping sauce and freshly grated parmesan is a 25-minute bite-sized appetizer.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: air fryer meatballs, air fryer meatballs recipe, meatballs in the air fryer
Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 small yellow onion diced or grated (I prefer grating)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup Italian-style fine breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 bunch fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3/4 cup of grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 4 ounces whole-milk ricotta cheese 1/2 cup
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian dried herb mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1- 24 ounce jar of marinara sauce
  • Avocado oil or olive oil for Air Fryer basket

Instructions

  • In a large bowl add egg and whisk, add onion, garlic, breadcrumbs and parsley. and mix to blend.
  • Add in Parmesan cheese, ricotta, salt, herb mix and pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Add in Ground beef and using hand blend into the mix until evenly distributed.
  • Start forming mixture into 2” round balls, you should finish with between 20-24 meatballs.
  • Heat an air fryer to 400ºF. Drizzle oil into the air fryer basket, then place as many meatballs in the basket as will fit in a single layer without touching. Air fry until the meatballs are lightly browned, cooked through, and firm to the touch, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a plate and tent loosely with aluminum foil to keep warm.
  • Repeat frying the remaining meatballs. Meanwhile, warm the marinara sauce if desired.
  • Serve the meatballs on a bed of marinara sauce, or serve the sauce in a bowl for dipping.
  • Sprinkle additional grated Parmesan cheese on top if desired