Air Fryer Spaghetti Meatballs

When you want to make a classic spaghetti and meatballs dish without all the fuss and wait, turn to your air fryer! You’ll have Air Fryer Spaghetti Meatballs on the table in half the time!

Air Fryer Spaghetti Meatballs is a quick and simple way to have dinner served in no time!

Hearty air-fried meatballs made with your choice of ground protein, combined with fresh cooked pasta & sauce, then topped with fresh herbs – it’s a classic dish that everyone knows and loves.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb of ground protein
• Chopped onion
• Chopped parsley
• Breadcrumbs
• Eggs
• Garlic Salt
• Pasta and sauce of choice

Prepping the Meatballs

1. Place a pound of fresh or thawed ground protein in a bowl.
2. Add some chopped onion (red onion is great for meatballs because of its potent flavor.)
3. Add some breadcrumbs.
4. Add some fresh chopped parsley to the bowl to give the meatballs some incredible Italian-style flavor.
5. Add an egg to the bowl. The egg will work together with the breadcrumbs to bind the mixture together.
6. Finally, add some garlic salt to top off the flavor of these delicious air fryer meatballs.

Cooking the Meatballs

Once you have all of your meatball ingredients in your bowl, here’s what to do next:

1. Combine the ingredients using your hands or a spoon. Mix thoroughly.
2. Roll the meatball mixture into 1-1.5 inch meatballs.
3. Place the meatballs in a single layer in a foil-lined air fryer basket. Space the meatballs at least a half inch apart to avoid sticking. You may need to work in batches depending on how big your air fryer basket is.
4. Cook the meatballs in the air fryer at 380 degrees for 15 minutes or until they’re golden brown.
5. Boil water to cook your pasta. When the pasta is cooked, drain and toss with sauce.
6. Add the meatballs and you’re done!

Tips for Making Meatballs

• Be sure to use ground protein that is fresh or thawed through. If your meat is still a bit frozen it’ll be harder to get the ingredients mixed completely and the meatballs may not cook evenly.
• Don’t skip the breadcrumbs and the egg! These ingredients act as a binding agent for the meat.
• Use wet hands while rolling the meatballs. This will help cut down on mess and will help you to shape your meatballs nicely.

How to Serve Meatballs

Toss both the meatballs and pasta with sauce before serving. If you’re feeding a crowd, you can place the pasta in a big bowl and top it with the meatballs in a single layer.

Serve with a large pair of serving spoons and pass the bowl around the table so that everyone can help themselves, family style.

Provide small bowls of fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese, and buttery toasted breadcrumbs for topping.

If you’re serving a small family, plate servings of spaghetti and meatballs individually. Top with a sprinkling of desired toppings before serving.