Air Fryer Meatballs
Now you can easily enjoy keto meatballs either on top of low carb spaghetti or served as an appetizer. Meatballs made in the air fryer are perfectly cooked and ready to eat in under 10 minutes.
40
Servings
85
Calories
6.7g
Fat
6.1g
Protein
0.3g
Net Carb
0.3g
Total Carbs
Air Fryer Meatballs Recipe Video
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Easy Keto Meatballs In The Air Fryer Ingredients
1 pound ground beef, 80/20
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1 pound ground pork
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2 cup ground pork rinds
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/3 cup finely chopped onion
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1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
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1/4 cup chopped parsley
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon black pepper
Air Fryer Meatballs Directions
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Preheat
Preheat air fryer to 400 while you are preparing the meatballs.
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Get a large bowl
To a large bowl, add all ingredients and mix until combined.
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Make a meat ball
Roll meatballs into a golf ball size shape. If freezing or storing in the refrigerator for later use, place balls in a single layer inside a ziploc bag. If cooking right away, place inside the air fryer basket about 1/2 inch apart.
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Air fryer instructions
Air fry at 400 degrees for 6-7 minutes for until the interior of the meatball is cooked through.
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Oven instructions
Place meatballs on a parchment lined baking tray and bake in a 400 degree oven for 9-12 minutes or until cooked through.
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Air fryers achieve these results by circulating the air around the entire food, so every angle is getting exposed and fried simultaneously. Any brand of air fryer will work for this dip recipe. The air fryer I use is by 
Instead of egg as a binder and support, you can use heavy cream, cheese and ground pork rinds. The heavy cream and cheese will provide structure and support. The 
The recipe is quick and perfect for the busy mom life. Since these meatballs are freezer-friendly, you can prepare them ahead of time, pack in a Ziploc bag, and store in the freezer. Later, when needed, you can simply thaw them in the refrigerator the night before cooking. Easy-peasy!
These meatballs came out with a perfect texture and a deliciously crispy exterior thanks to the air fryer. I especially loved how quick and mess-free the entire process was.
These came out really tender and flavorful. I followed the air fryer instructions and they were ready in no time. Great for a keto weeknight meal.
I made these meatballs as a quick dinner and they turned out juicy with a good balance of spices. I served them with a side of marinara and they tasted great.
I followed this recipe exactly and was impressed with the flavor and texture. The mix of ground beef and pork gave the meatballs a rich and juicy taste, and the grated Parmesan added a savory depth that paired well with the garlic and parsley. I used ground pork rinds as the binder, and it worked perfectly to hold everything together without drying out. The 6-minute air fry at 400°F left the exterior lightly crispy while keeping the inside tender. I also appreciated how quickly everything came together — mixing the ingredients only took a few minutes and cleanup was minimal. The touch of heavy whipping cream really helped keep the meatballs moist.
I made this the night after a big grocery run so I had plenty of fresh ingredients, and it really came together fast. The balance of flavors was spot on and I appreciated how it worked great as leftovers the next day too.
These meatballs came out super juicy and had a perfectly crispy exterior straight from the air fryer. I really liked how little cleanup was needed afterwards too which made the whole process even easier.