How To Cook Frozen Meatballs in The Air Fryer
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Frozen meatballs are cooked to perfection in the air fryer. They come out juicy, tender and absolutely delicious.
Equipment
- air fryer parchment paper
- oil mister
- instant read thermometer
Ingredients
- 1 lb frozen meatballs
- oil spray
Garnish:
- BBQ sauce
- marinara sauce
Instructions
- Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket or tray to prevent meatballs from sticking. Alternatively, use air fryer parchment paper.
- Place meatballs into the air fryer in a single layer. Depending on the size of your air fryer you may need to cook in batches.
- Spray meatballs with oil spray. Shake to coat.
- Cook at 380°F for 8-12 minutes, depending on the size of your meatballs.
- Shake the air fryer basket once or twice while cooking.
- Use an instant-read meat thermometer to check the temperature of the meatballs to make sure they’re fully cooked at 165°F.
- Warm your sauce in a saucepan over medium-low heat or in the microwave in a microwave safe bowl. Toss the cooked meatballs with your sauce. Serve.
Notes
- Do not defrost meatballs before cooking.
- Meatballs come in many sizes. Cook time will vary depending on the size of meatball.
- Air fryers come in a wide variety of styles and shapes. Cook time varies depending on the type of air fryer.
- Cook meatballs in a single layer in the air fryer. Do not overcrowd them or stack meatballs on top of each other.
- Spray the meatballs with olive oil, avocado oil or a vegetable oil spray to help them brown easier.
- Remove meatballs from the air fryer and toss meatballs with your favorite sauce after the meatballs are fully cooked.
Nutrition
Calories: 298kcal | Protein: 19g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 325mg | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg