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Air Fryer Italian Meatballs
These air fryer Italian meatballs are tender, flavorful, and simmered in marinara for a classic dinner. The air fryer makes browning them quick and mess-free.
15Prep min
12Cook min
27Total min
What you'll need
- 1 lbground beef
- 1/2 lbground pork
- 3/4 cupbreadcrumbs
- 1/4 cupmilk
- 1egg
- 1/2 cupgrated Parmesan cheese
- 3 clovesgarlic, minced
- 2 tablespoonsfresh parsley, chopped
- to tastesalt and black pepper
- 2 cupsmarinara sauce, for serving
Let's cook
- 1Soak the breadcrumbs in milk for 5 minutes, then mix with the ground beef, ground pork, egg, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- 2Roll the mixture into 20-24 meatballs, about 1.5 inches each.
- 3Preheat the air fryer to 380F and lightly spray the basket.
- 4Arrange the meatballs in a single layer and air fry for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until browned and cooked through to 165F.
- 5Warm the marinara sauce in a pot and add the cooked meatballs, simmering for a few minutes before serving.
Make it yours
- Serve over spaghetti for a full meal.
- Use all ground beef if you don't have pork on hand.
- Add red pepper flakes to the marinara for heat.
Good with
- Spaghetti or another pasta
- Crusty bread
- Extra Parmesan
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, answered.
Can I freeze the meatballs?
Yes, cooked meatballs freeze well for up to 3 months, with or without the sauce.
Do I need to flip the meatballs?
Shaking the basket halfway through helps them brown evenly on all sides.



