Air Fryer Meatballs Ready in Minutes | Restaurant Quality Results

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.

In a food processor, add half a green bell pepper, half a red bell pepper, 1 small onion, 6 cloves of garlic, 1 teaspoon of oregano, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of salt, and a handful of fresh Italian parsley. Process until thoroughly combined.

In a large mixing bowl, add 2 pounds of ground beef (85% meat, 15% fat) and the sofrito mixture from the food processor.

Add 1/3 cup of Italian breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup of freshly grated parmigiano Reggiano, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper to the bowl.

Mix everything together until evenly incorporated using clean hands.

Use an ice cream scoop to scoop out meatballs and place them on a large tray. Shape into meatballs with your hands.

Set the air fryer to 390°F and preheat for 3 minutes.

After preheating, place the meatballs in the air fryer basket in batches.

Set the timer for 15 minutes and cook the meatballs. After 15 minutes, the meatballs should be ready.

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