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 and Meatballs on the table in half the time!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
4people
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Ingredients
1lbground protein(beef, pork, veggie protein)
1/2cupbreadcrumbs
1/2cupred oniondiced
1/4cupfresh parsleychopped
1egg
1tspgarlic salt
1tsporegano
12ozpasta
1jarspaghetti sauce
fresh basiloptional
Parmesan cheeseoptional
Instructions
Combine the ground protein, breadcrumbs, onion, parsley, egg, garlic salt, and oregano in a bowl.
Roll the mixture into 1-1.5 inch meatballs.
Line your air fryer basket with foil or parchment paper.
Arrange the meatballs in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Cook at 380 degrees F for 15 minutes.
While the meatballs are cooking, cook the pasta according to package instructions.
When the pasta is done cooking, toss it with 1/2 cup of the spaghetti sauce to coat.
Pour 1/2 cup of spaghetti sauce in a bowl and toss the cooked meatballs in the sauce to coat.
Divide the pasta and meatballs onto 4 plates.
Top with additional spaghetti sauce, fresh basil, and Parmesan if desired.
Serve and enjoy!
Notes
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.