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Homemade air fryer meatballs ready to serve

Easy Air Fryer Meatballs

Juicy, freezer-friendly meatballs with crisp edges, ready in about 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup crushed saltine crackers
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour for light dusting

Method
 

  1. Mix crackers, broth, parsley, egg, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, basil, and red pepper flakes. Rest 10 minutes.
  2. Add meat and mix only until combined. Shape into 15 meatballs and dust lightly with flour.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 400°F and spray basket.
  4. Air fry meatballs in a single layer for 9 to 11 minutes, until cooked through. Rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Cooked or raw meatballs can be frozen for up to 3 months.