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Air Fryer Spaghetti Meatballs Recipe

Air Fryer Spaghetti Meatballs

Anjali
This air fryer spaghetti meatballs recipe brings Italian comfort food to your table in just 25 minutes! With only 8 grams of fat and a whopping 37 grams of protein per serving, it's a healthier twist on the classic favorite that doesn't sacrifice flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 595 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Foil or Parchment Paper

Ingredients
  

For Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground protein (beef, pork, veggie protein)
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup red onion diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tsp oregano

For Pasta

  • 12 oz pasta
  • 1 jar spaghetti sauce
  • fresh basil optional
  • Parmesan cheese optional

Instructions
 

  • Combine the ground protein, breadcrumbs, onion, parsley, egg, garlic salt, and oregano in a bowl.
  • Roll the mixture into 1-1.5 inch meatballs.
  • Line your air fryer basket with foil or parchment paper.
  • Arrange the meatballs in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  • Cook at 380 degrees F for 15 minutes.
  • While the meatballs are cooking, cook the pasta according to package instructions.
  • When the pasta is done cooking, toss it with 1/2 cup of the spaghetti sauce to coat.
  • Pour 1/2 cup of spaghetti sauce in a bowl and toss the cooked meatballs in the sauce to coat.
  • Divide the pasta and meatballs onto 4 plates.
  • Top with additional spaghetti sauce, fresh basil, and Parmesan if desired.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 595kcalCarbohydrates: 94gProtein: 37gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 2079mgPotassium: 1058mgFiber: 12gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 1111IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 10mg
Keyword air fryer meals, easy weeknight pasta, homemade meatballs, Italian comfort food, quick dinner recipes
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