Air Fryer Italian Meatballs: Crispy, Healthy, Less Mess!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often more affordable.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and provides a cheesy flavor, while pecorino is usually less expensive.

Sauté the chopped onion and garlic over medium heat until tender and translucent.

Set the sautéed onion and garlic aside to cool.

In a bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, egg, Panko bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, fine sea salt, milk, and black pepper.

Mix until combined.

Roll the mixture into small balls about 1 1/4 inch (3cm) in diameter.

Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).

Place meatballs inside the air fryer basket.

Cook for 15 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens