Air Fryer Meatballs 🍖🔥✨

Golden, juicy, and perfectly seasoned—these Air Fryer meatballs are a quick and tasty appetizer. Crispy outside, tender inside, and ready in minutes without deep frying!

Ingredients 🛒

• 1 lb ground beef (or a mix of beef & pork)
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp paprika (optional)
• Olive oil spray

Instructions 👩‍🍳

1. Mix: In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix until just combined.
2. Shape: Roll mixture into small meatballs (about 1–1½ inches).
3. Preheat: Preheat Air Fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray basket with olive oil.
4. Cook: Place meatballs in a single layer. Air fry 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
5. Serve: Enjoy hot with marinara sauce, tzatziki, or your favorite dip.

Tips

• Extra indulgence: Add shredded mozzarella inside for cheesy stuffed meatballs.
• Variation: Swap beef for ground chicken or turkey for a lighter version.
• Serving idea: Perfect as appetizers, in subs, or over pasta.

Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: ~27 minutes
• Kcal: ~210 per serving

Caption & Engagement

Caption: “Air Fryer Meatballs—crispy outside, juicy inside, and ready in minutes 🍖🔥✨”

• Comment prompt: “Would you dip them in marinara or tzatziki?”
• Rotating closers: “Save for your next party snack.” • “Tag a friend who loves meatballs.” • “Golden bites, zero deep frying.”