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Meatloaf (Air Fryer)

airfryer-meatloafAir Fryer Meatloaf is a game changer. You can really make meatloaf in the air fryer much quicker than a traditional oven. I think you are going to love this meatloaf recipe.

Meatloaf:
1 lb beef, turkey, pork or other meat of choice
½ cup breadcrumbs or ½ cup flour
½ cup onion, diced
¼ cup fresh parsley
1 Tbsp. Spanish paprika or smoked paprika
1 tsp. garlic powder
½ tsp. sea salt
½ tsp. dried oregano
1 egg, beaten
2 Tbsp. ketchup
1 Tbsp. ground mustard

Glaze:
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tsp. Dijon mustard

Start with your protein in a large bowl. The process is basically a dump and stir. The ingredients can be added in any order.

Add the breadcrumbs. Fold in the onions. Add the spices. Add the beaten egg. Pour in the ketchup and mustard. Stir well to combine.

Form mixture into a loaf shape. Place into the air fryer basket on top of parchment paper.

Air Fry for 20 minutes at 375°F (190°C).

In a small bowl, mix the glaze ingredients together.

Remove the air fryer basket from the unit. Spread the glaze on top of the meatloaf.

Return meatloaf back to the air fryer and continue cooking at the same temperature for 10-15 minutes. (It needs to reach 165°F minimum from a meat thermometer).

Let meatloaf stand still for 10 minutes. This will help the ingredients to unify and meld.

Makes 4 servings.

Cook's Notes:

  • You can add vegetables to this recipe. Nice additions are a ½ cup of diced carrots or ¾ cup of diced bell pepper. If you enjoy mushrooms, you can also add those to your meatloaf. Just be sure that you diced them very small so they cook through.
  • If you are wanting to make Paleo Meatloaf, you can sub out the breadcrumbs and sub in cassava or almond flour.
  • Do not SKIP the "resting" part of this air fryer meatloaf recipe. You need to let the meatloaf sit and rest to cool down. This will help you cut into the air fryer meatloaf.
  • Use a serrated knife to cut your air fryer meatloaf into slices. This type of knife will help the meatloaf to not break apart when cutting.
  • You need to check on your air fryer meatloaf every so often. You need to check to make sure it isn't crisping too fast or burning. If you feel that the top of your air fryer meatloaf is starting to burn, you can place foil on top of the meatloaf to help with that. Be careful that you secure the foil so it doesn't fly up into the air fryer's heating area.
  • Don't try to rush this air fryer meatloaf recipe by increasing the temperature. Cooking at a lower temperature helps to keep the meatloaf moist.
  • Cooking times may vary a little depending on how you shape your loaf.