Meatballs (Air Fryer)

airfryer-meatballs Air Fryer Meatballs are tender, juicy and so flavourful. They make a perfect, easy appetizer but also taste delicious with spaghetti and marinara sauce.

1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 eggs
1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 tsp. sea salt
¼ tsp. black pepper, freshly ground
1½ cups breadcrumbs
½ cup milk

Preheat Air Fryer to 400°F (200°C).

In a bowl, combine ground meats. Add minced garlic, egg, grated cheese, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.

Add breadcrumbs and blend into mixture. Add milk. Shape into 1½" meatballs.

Place meatballs in a single layer in the Air Fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes. Cook in batches if necessary.

Cook's Notes:

Avoid over-mixing.
Instead of using only ground beef and ground pork, you can also use 1 lb ground beef, ½ lb ground pork and ½ lb ground veal.
Instead of plain breadcrumbs, you can also use Italian-style breadcrumbs.
Preheating your Air Fryer is recommended.
Give the Air Fryer basket a light spray with light olive oil spray.
Test with an instant-read thermometer for doneness. The internal temperature should be 160-165 degrees F.