Air Fryer Meatballs (Juicy Lean Beef)
Ground beef meatballs made with a panko and milk mixture, air fried until browned outside and juicy inside.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 90/10 or 85/15
- ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsp milk
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup yellow onion very finely minced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
Cooking
- Stir the panko and milk together in a large bowl and let sit 5 minutes.
- Add the egg, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and mix with a fork. Add the beef and mix gently until just combined. Roll into about 16 meatballs.
- Heat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease the basket. Arrange the meatballs in a single layer with space between them, in batches.
- Cook 10 to 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway, until browned and the center reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Rest for a few minutes and serve.
Notes
Makes about 16 meatballs; a serving is 4 meatballs. Nutrition values are an estimate per serving. Use 90/10 or 85/15 beef; extra-lean beef tends to be dry. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze cooked meatballs for up to 3 months.