Description
Cooking frozen meatballs in an air fryer is quick and easy, yielding perfectly cooked, juicy meatballs in just a matter of minutes. Perfect for appetizers, meals, or snacks!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound frozen meatballs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Marinara sauce for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the frozen meatballs in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil if using. Toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper over the meatballs and toss again.
- Arrange the meatballs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not overcrowded.
- Cook the meatballs in the air fryer for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Check the internal temperature of the meatballs using a meat thermometer; they should reach at least 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the meatballs from the air fryer and serve immediately with marinara sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: frozen meatballs in air fryer, air fryer meatballs, quick meatball recipe, frozen meatballs recipe