Air Fryer Italian Meatballs Recipe
Have you tried cooking meatballs in your air fryer yet? Let me tell you, it’s a total game changer! These Italian style meatballs come out so juicy and full of flavor, and they are so effortless! Perfect to serve as finger food appetizer, or toss in some tomato sauce and serve over pasta for a yummy family meal. Be sure to try my Teriyaki Meatballs and Honey Garlic Meatballs too!
How to make Italian Meatballs in an air fryer
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Can you make meatballs with other meats?
I made these air fryer meatballs with ground beef, but other proteins will work well. You can substitute it with pork, bison, lamb or Italian sausage. I find that chicken and turkey can be too lean, they will still be tasty, but a little drier.
Can you make them ahead of time?
These Italian meatballs are so great for meal prep. You can make up the mixture and roll in to balls and keep them covered in the fridge for 1 to 2 days til you are ready to cook. Cooked meatballs will keep well in the fridge for up to 5 days. They can be tossed in a hot pasta sauce to serve, or reheat in the air fryer at 350F for around 3 minutes til warmed through.
Can you freeze them?
Yes! The cooked meatballs will keep frozen well for up to 4 months. They can be added frozen into a hot pasta sauce and thawed that way, or you can reheat from frozen in your air fryer at 350F for about 10 minutes. These air fryer meatballs are so tasty you guys! Whether you serve them as a crowd pleasing appetizer, or as a min with your favorite pasta sauce, they are hands down delicious!
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