Easy 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.

Add 1 pound of ground beef to a large bowl.

Crack 1 egg and add it to the bowl.

Add 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper to the mixture.

Add 0.5 cup of parsley and 1 clove of minced garlic.

Add 0.5 cup of breadcrumbs and 0.5 cup of parmesan cheese to the bowl.

Mix the ingredients together gently to avoid toughening the meat.

Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter.

Preheat the air fryer.

Place the meatballs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching.

Cook the meatballs for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking.

Check for doneness and ensure they are cooked through before serving.

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