Description
Juicy meatballs stuffed with gooey mozzarella, cooked to perfection in an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Divide mixture into 12 portions.
- Flatten each portion, place a mozzarella cube in the center, and shape into a ball.
- Brush meatballs with olive oil.
- Place meatballs in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and cooked through.
- Let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for best results.
- Check internal temperature—meatballs should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: air fryer, mozzarella, meatballs, easy, appetizer