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Easy and Healthy Homemade Air Fryer Meatballs Recipe

This easy and healthy homemade meatballs recipe is mess-free, simple and only requires a handful of ingredients. These ground pork and chicken meatballs are nutritious and easy to make in just 20 minutes in theĀ air fryer. These gluten-free meatballs are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner everyone will love!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Bulgarian, Mediterranean
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. ground pork
  • 1 lb. ground chicken
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup of shredded cheese
  • 2 teaspoons Savory spice optional but recommended
  • 1 tsp cumin optional
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tablespoon parsley fresh or dried
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons of soy sauce optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat air fryer to 400 F degrees.
  • Finely chop the onion and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, diced onion, egg, cheese, milk, and spices. Mix well with your hands until well combined.
  • Wet your hands and form the meatballs as big or small as you like. Start by forming them into a round shape then gently flatten them before placing them on the air fryer liners.
  • Cook them for 20 minutes, turning them over halfway through.
  • Serve with your favorite fresh or cooked vegetables, fries, rice, or salad.
  • Enjoy!
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