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Air Fryer Meatloaf

Air Fryer Meatloaf is the perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors! Mix your favorite protein with savory spices, then add a sweet glaze for an amazing meatloaf recipe that's done in less than 40 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
4

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground protein (I used Beyond Meat) You can use beef, turkey, pork, etc.
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or 1/2 cup flour) Use gluten free if you are GF
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 1/4 c fresh parsley
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1 egg whisked
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 1 tbsp liquid smoke

For the glaze:

  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp dijon mustard

Instructions

  • Add your ground protein to a large bowl.
  • Add the breadcrumbs, diced onion, chopped parseley, salt,garlic powder, smoked paprika, and oregano.
  • Add the egg that you've whisked.
  • Pour in the ketchup, mustard, and liquid smoke and stir well to combine.
  • Shape the mixture into an even loaf that will fit into your air fryer basket. with room around each side.
  • Put the meatloaf into the air fryer basket that you've lined with parchment paper. Air fry for 20 minutes at 370°F/190°C.
  • While the meatloaf cooks, Mix the glaze ingredients (ketchup, mustard, brown sugar) together in a small bowl.
  • Remove the air fryer basket from the unit, and spread the glaze on top of the meatloaf.
  • Return the meatloaf back to the air fryer and cook at the same temperature for 10-15 minutes. (Your meatloaf should reach 165°F/74°C in the center before consuming. Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the loaf has reached a safe temperature.)
  • Allow the meatloaf to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

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Notes

  • You can add vegetables to this recipe. Nice additions are a ½ of diced carrots or ¾ c of diced bell pepper. If you enjoy mushrooms, you can also add those to your air fryer meatloaf. Just be sure that you diced them very small so they cook through.
  • If you are wanting to make Paleo Meatloaf, you can sub out the breadcrumbs and sub in cassava flour or almond flour. 
  • Do not SKIP the “resting” part of this air fryer meatloaf recipe. You need to let the meatloaf sit and rest to cool down. This will help you cut into the air fryer meatloaf.
  • Use a serrated knife to cut your air fryer meatloaf into slices. This type of knife will help the meatloaf not break apart when cutting.
  • You need to check on your air fryer meatloaf every so often to make sure it isn’t crisping too fast or burning. If you feel that the top of your air fryer meatloaf is starting to burn, you can place foil on top of the meatloaf to help with that. Be careful that you secure the foil so it doesn’t fly up into the air fryer’s heating area.
  • Don’t try to rush this air fryer meatloaf recipe by increasing the temperature. Cooking at a lower temperature helps to keep the meatloaf moist.
  • Cooking times may vary a little depending on how you shape your loaf.
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 air frying 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.
Have oven recipes that you’d like to convert to an air fryer recipe? Use our Air Fryer Calculator to help you estimate cooking times and temps! Calculator here: https://airfryereats.com/air-fryer-conversion-air-fryer-calculator/

Nutrition Information

Calories 511kcal | Carbohydrates 32g | Protein 29g | Fat 29g | Saturated Fat 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat 2g | Monounsaturated Fat 12g | Trans Fat 1g | Cholesterol 307mg | Sodium 797mg | Potassium 556mg | Fiber 2g | Sugar 20g | Vitamin A 895IU | Vitamin C 7mg | Calcium 91mg | Iron 4mg
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