Air Fryer Frozen Meatballs Recipe
Crispy and flavorful air fryer frozen meatballs cooked to perfection in just minutes. Perfect as a quick appetizer, entree, or addition to your favorite dishes like spaghetti or meatball subs, these meatballs come out tender and juicy inside with a delightful crispy exterior using a simple air frying technique.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 14 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (approximately 13 meatballs per serving) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 (26-ounce) bag frozen meatballs
Instructions
- Prepare the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) if your model requires preheating to ensure even cooking.
- Place Meatballs: Place half of the frozen meatballs, approximately 13 ounces, into the air fryer basket in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding to allow proper air circulation.
- Cook the Meatballs: Close the basket and air fry the meatballs at 400°F for 10 minutes for thorough heating and to develop a crispy exterior.
- Shake Halfway: Around the 5-minute mark, shake the basket gently to turn the meatballs, ensuring they cook evenly on all sides.
- Optional Extra Crispiness: If you prefer your meatballs extra crispy on the outside, continue cooking them for an additional 1 to 2 minutes after the initial 10 minutes.
- Cook Remaining Meatballs: If desired, repeat the same cooking process with the remaining half of the frozen meatballs.
- Serve: Serve immediately as an appetizer or entree. Pair with your favorite BBQ sauce, marinara sauce, or use them as a topping on spaghetti or in sandwiches.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the basket to ensure even cooking and proper crispiness.
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your specific air fryer model and size of the meatballs.
- For best texture, shake or turn meatballs halfway through cooking.
- These meatballs can be served with a variety of sauces like marinara, BBQ sauce, or sweet and sour sauce.
- Make sure meatballs are cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) if you are concerned about food safety.
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