Air Fryer Spaghetti and 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 and Meatballs on the table in half the time!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground protein (beef, pork, veggie protein)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup red onion diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp oregano
- 12 oz pasta
- 1 jar spaghetti sauce
- fresh basil optional
- Parmesan cheese optional
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.
Nutrition Information
Calories 595kcal | Carbohydrates 94g | Protein 37g | Fat 8g | Saturated Fat 1g | Cholesterol 41mg | Sodium 2079mg | Potassium 1058mg | Fiber 12g | Sugar 13g | Vitamin A 1111IU | Vitamin C 18mg | Calcium 89mg | Iron 10mg