Source: Nadin333, AdobeStockNot just patties! Meatballs are small but incredibly convenient to cook! And in an air fryer, they turn out golden brown and firm, but not dry. You can add them to soup and pasta, or simply serve them with potatoes or other vegetables. Check out 6 easy recipes in our selection!
1. Classic Air Fryer Meatballs
Source: AdobeStockA simple recipe, and you probably have the ingredients at home.
You will need: 600g ground meat, 1 onion, 2 eggs, salt, spices.
Instructions: Grate the onion, mix all ingredients together, and thoroughly knead the resulting mince. With wet hands, form small meatballs. Bake them for 15-20 minutes on the air fryer rack at 180 degrees Celsius, then serve with a sauce of your choice.
2. Air Fryer Meatballs with Breadcrumbs
Source: AdobeStockSoaked breadcrumbs make the mince even more uniform in consistency.
You will need: 500g ground meat, 1 onion, 1 egg, 3 tbsp breadcrumbs, 2 tbsp milk, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp paprika, salt, spices, aromatic herbs.
Instructions: Finely chop the onion and press the garlic, soak the breadcrumbs in milk for 5-7 minutes, and thoroughly mix all ingredients. Season and knead the mince, then form small balls. Place the meatballs on the air fryer rack and bake them for 15-20 minutes at 160 degrees Celsius.
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3. Air Fryer Meatballs with Mozzarella
Source: AdobeStockUse ball-shaped mozzarella – it's delicious and convenient.
You will need: 500g ground meat, 100-120g mozzarella, 1 egg, 2 tbsp breadcrumbs, garlic, herbs, salt, spices.
Instructions: Soak the breadcrumbs in a small amount of water, finely chop the garlic and herbs, and mix everything with the mince. Season and thoroughly beat the mince. With wet hands, form meatballs with a ball or piece of mozzarella inside. Refrigerate them for half an hour, then bake for 15 minutes in the air fryer at 190 degrees Celsius.
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4. Air Fryer Meatballs with Cheese
Source: AdobeStockSo delicious, you'll immediately want to make another batch.
You will need: 500g ground meat, 100g hard cheese, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp breadcrumbs, salt, spices.
Instructions: Grate the cheese and thoroughly mix all ingredients together. Form small meatballs and bake them for 10-12 minutes in the air fryer at 200 degrees Celsius. Then reduce the temperature to 160 degrees Celsius and bake for about 5 more minutes.
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5. Air Fryer Meatballs with Vegetables
Source: AdobeStockTo avoid cooking a side dish separately, choose this option!
You will need: 400g ground meat, 30-50g onion, 1 clove garlic, 1-2 bell peppers, 1 red onion, 1 zucchini, 1.5 tbsp olive oil, salt, spices, aromatic herbs.
Instructions: Mix the ground meat, finely chopped onion, and garlic, season, and form small meatballs. Roughly chop the red onion and other vegetables, mix them with olive oil and spices, and place them at the bottom of the air fryer basket. Place the rack on top and arrange the meatballs on it. Bake the dish for 15 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
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6. Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs
Source: AdobeStockDiet-friendly and light – the perfect healthy recipe!
You will need: 2 chicken fillets, 1 onion, 1-2 eggs, 1 tbsp semolina, 4 sprigs parsley, salt, spices.
Instructions: Pass the chicken fillet and onion through a meat grinder, finely chop the herbs, and mix all ingredients together. Season and let the mince rest for 10-15 minutes for the semolina to swell. Then, with wet hands, form meatballs and bake them for 15-20 minutes on the air fryer rack at 190-200 degrees Celsius.