Frozen Meatballs in Air Fryer

closeup shot of a bowl of cooked meatballs, a fork is holding one with a bite taken to show the internal texture

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Frozen Meatballs in Air Fryer

Frozen meatballs of any variety can be cooked in the air fryer in under 15 minutes. Just throw frozen meatballs in the air fryer, then toss them with your favorite pasta sauce or serve them as an easy appetizer - everyone will love them!

Prep Time1

Cook Time15

4 servings

Equipment

Air fryer

Ingredients

▢ 1 package frozen meatballs any type
▢ cooking oil or oil spray

Instructions

Remove your frozen meatballs from their outer packaging.
Place the frozen meatballs in the air fryer basket in an even layer. Spray the meatballs with cooking oil.
Air Fry at 350°F/180°C for 12-15 minutes, until the meatballs are heated through.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not thaw the meatballs before air frying. Cook straight from frozen.
This method works for meatballs that are about an inch wide. Larger meatballs will require additional cooking time.
All meatballs, whether they are pre-cooked or uncooked when frozen, should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F (pork or beef) or 165°F (poultry).
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.

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