25 Easy Air Fryer Recipes
9. Air Fryer Mini Swedish Meatballs
Enjoying mini Swedish meatballs at home is easy with an air fryer. You do not need to stand over a stove or use a lot of oil. The air frying method creates delicious, juicy meatballs with less mess and fewer calories than deep frying.
This recipe is simple enough for busy nights or for party snacks. If you have never made homemade meatballs before, you will find that this process is clear and quick. Using your air fryer, you can make enough for the whole family without much effort.
Cooking Times
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 8 minutes
Total time: 18 minutes
Serving Size
- Makes about 4 servings (12-16 mini meatballs)
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Preparation
- Combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning in a bowl.
- Mix the ingredients until well combined.
- Roll the meat mixture into small balls, about 1 inch wide.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
- Place the meatballs in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry the meatballs for about 8 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking.
- Check that the meatballs are cooked through and serve warm.
Nutrition Info
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Protein: 13 g
- Fat: 9 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Cholesterol: 72 mg
- Vitamin A: 75 IU
