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Air Fryer Meatballs

Beef and pork meatballs held together with egg, crisped in the air fryer in 12 minutes.

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Browned meatballs on a dark plate, no sauce

A mix of beef and pork keeps meatballs juicy, and a single egg is all you need to hold them together. Handle the mixture lightly so they stay tender.

Recipe

Air Fryer Meatballs

Prep
15 min
Cook
12 min
Total
27 min
Meat
Beef, Pork
Method
Air fryer

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Ingredients

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Method

  1. Mix everything together with your hands until just combined.
  2. Roll into about 20 balls the size of a golf ball.
  3. Air fry at 380°F for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway, until browned and 160°F inside.
  4. Cook in two batches if they don't fit in one layer.

Tips

No air fryer? Bake on a lined tray at 425°F for 15 to 18 minutes.

Storage and reheating

Keeps 4 days in the fridge or 3 months frozen. Reheat in the air fryer for 4 minutes.

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