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Air Fryer Meatballs

Cultural Context

Air fryer meatballs blend traditional Italian-American flavors with modern cooking techniques. Originating from the Italian meatball tradition, these bite-sized delights are often served with pasta or as appetizers. The air fryer offers a healthier alternative, achieving a crispy exterior without deep frying. Today, they are enjoyed in various forms worldwide, often customized with different spices and sauces.

Italian-AmericanUSmain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
500 g ground meat
1 egg
40 g breadcrumbs
40 g parmesan cheese
a bunch of parsley
salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
a pinch of black pepper
150 g Edamer cheese
150 g cooked ham

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.

1

Combine 500 g ground meat, 1 egg, 40 g breadcrumbs, 40 g parmesan cheese, a bunch of parsley, salt to taste, 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika, and a pinch of black pepper in a bowl.

2

Preheat the air fryer to 180 °C (356 °F).

3

Shape the mixture into meatballs and place them on parchment paper.

4

Cook in the air fryer for 20 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

mixingshapingair-frying

Equipment Needed

air fryerbowlparchment paper

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

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