This delicious Ninja Foodi Meatloaf is ready in just 20 minutes!
“Oh, I'm so glad I found this recipe! I just got the Ninja Foodi and the family has been requesting meatloaf. Perfect timing, and I like that this recipe isn't too complicated. yum!”
Brief Overview
For this Ninja Foodi recipe, we’re only using the Air Fry function of the machine, so it’s simple to make without having to switch functions between pressure cooking and crisping.
You’ll end up with a flavorful, tender meatloaf topped with a sweet, crispy ketchup crust.
Cooking in an air fryer that isn’t a Ninja Foodi? Try this Air Fryer Meatloaf recipe instead. I also explain in that post how I make a Vegan Meatloaf if that’s of interest to you.
list of ingredients
- Ground Beef – I prefer to use a lean 93/7 ground beef for this meatloaf recipe as it has enough fat to be flavorful, but not so much that it’s greasy. Other ground meat can also be used with this method.
- Panko Bread Crumbs – Panko absorbs the juices from the meat and gives your Ninja Foodi meatloaf the perfect texture.
- Minced Onion – I use dried minced onion in meatloaf rather than fresh. Fresh onions can sometimes add too much moisture to meatloaf.
- Dried Parsley – This gives meatloaf a fresh, homey flavor. I love using it for garnish too.
- Garlic Salt – Garlic is always welcome in meat dishes, it adds lots of flavor.
- Paprika – Another seasoning common to meat dishes, paprika adds warmth and color.
- Egg – Just one egg is needed to bind the meatloaf together and keep it from being crumbly.
- Ketchup – the shiny crust on the top of this Ninja Foodi Meatloaf is a simple ketchup glaze.
Step-By-step
- Prepare your ingredients. Lightly beat the egg in a small bowl and measure out the other ingredients.
- In a medium sized bowl, combine ground beef, panko bread crumbs, minced onion, parsley, garlic salt, and paprika.
- Use your hands to mix everything until very well mixed.
- Add the egg and 3 tablespoons of the ketchup and mix until the egg is fully incorporated into the meat mixture.
- Place the meat into the Ninja Foodi loaf pan and spread it out so that it reaches each corner of the pan.
- Cook the meatloaf for 20-30 minutes using the Bake function of the Ninja Foodi. You want to cook it until the internal temperature of the meatloaf reaches 165°F. Spread the remaining ketchup on top of the meatloaf, and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
how to Serve
I suggest serving this (or any!) meatloaf with both a potato and a vegetable.
Try Mashed Potatoes and Air Fryer Green Beans with Ninja Foodi Meatloaf.
Or Air Fryer Potato Wedges and steamed broccoli.
For dessert, you should try Air Fryer Apple Crisp or Air Fryer Pumpkin Pie.
Tips and tricks
- Crispier ketchup glaze – After allowing the Ninja Foodi meatloaf to rest, spread the ketchup on top, and use the broil function for 2-5 minutes to brown just the top of the meatloaf.
- Try adding more flavors – Try adding some ground mustard and dried basil to Ninja Foodi meatloaf for a bit more kick.
- Use lean beef – Higher-fat ground beef will put out a lot of grease while it cooks, and could overflow the pan.
More homestyle recipes to try!
Our Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak is a classic dish that everyone loves, made super simple in the air fryer.
Need a fast and inexpensive dinner idea? Air Fryer Chicken Thighs will be perfect.
I love to make Breaded Pork Chops as a weekend meal. They are nice and crispy made this way.
Want to get cheeky with your Ninja Foodi meatloaf? Slice it up and make a Meatloaf Layer Cake!
FAQs
The pan that likely came with your Ninja Foodi is the perfect size for making meatloaf. You can however use any non-stick loaf pan that will fit in your air fryer.
You’ll want to use the bake function to cook the meatloaf evenly. When baking in the Foodi multicooker, the air crisp lid fan runs more slowly, allowing for an even bake.
Ninja Foodi Meatloaf
Equipment
- Ninja Foodi
- Foodi Loaf Pan
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean, 93/7 is preferred
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
- ½ tablespoon dried parsley
- ½ tablespoon garlic salt
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 4 tablespoons ketchup
Instructions
- In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine ground beef, panko bread crumbs, minced onion, parsley, garlic salt, and paprika until very well mixed.
- Add your lightly beaten egg and 3 tbsp of the ketchup and mix until the egg is fully incorporated into the meat mixture.
- Place the meat into the non-stick Ninja Foodi loaf pan and spread so that the meat touches each corner.
- Cook for 20-30 minutes at 350 degrees on the bake function, or until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Once the meatloaf is finished cooking, allow it to rest for five minutes and spread the remaining tablespoon of ketchup on top.
Notes
- It is important to use 93/7 ground beef so that the loaf pan does not overflow with fats. Trust me, this is not fun to clean up.
- I found it easiest to mix this with my hands, but a large fork is also effective.
- It is important to allow the meatloaf to cool for at least five minutes after coming out of the Foodi, otherwise it will start to fall apart when you slice into it.
- While I opted not to include them in this recipe, you can also add basil and ground mustard to the meatloaf for added flavor, but this recipe tastes fantastic without either of them.
- To add crunch to the topping, place the meatloaf pack into the Foodi and broil for 2-4 minutes.
- Pro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven. If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the “Air Fry” function.
- Pro Tip: Check your food as it cooks. Each air fryer runs a bit differently. Sometimes airfrying is a trial and error process. Check your food as it cooks to learn your air fryer better! When cooking a new recipe or food items be sure to check your food often to help avoid over/under cooking.
Nutrition
Oh, I’m so glad I found this recipe! I just got the Ninja Foodi and the family has been requesting meatloaf. Perfect timing, and I like that this recipe isn’t too complicated. yum!