Air Fryer Meatballs

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative, while pecorino is often cheaper.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide a healthier option, while crushed crackers can be more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

Remove the bread crust and tear/cut into small cubes. Pour milk and let the bread soak. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the breadcrumbs and mix well.

Scoop out about 1 tbsp of the meat mixture and roll it into a ball. Cover the meatballs with the breadcrumbs and transfer to a plate. Coat with cooking spray.

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Coat the basket with cooking spray. Place the meatballs in the basket. Air fry for 10 minutes or until lightly golden brown; make sure to flip halfway.

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