Parmesan Infused Air Fryer Meatballs is a delicious Italian-inspired no onion no garlic meatballs recipe. I love meatballs, and I always experiment with meatball recipes. For this recipe, I got inspired by a block of Parmigiano Reggiano sitting in my refrigerator after my Italian holiday. It took me no time to create finger-licking no onion no garlic air fryer meatballs for dinner that day. My husband loved them so much, and he asked me to make them again the next day!
Parmesan Infused Air Fryer Meatballs is easy to make, and it is a wonderful no onion no garlic meal prep recipe. I love how quick I can make them, and how versatile they are. Check out below for my favorite serving and meal idea suggestions that my family enjoys often. I hope that you will enjoy my no onion no garlic Parmesan Infused Air Fryer Meatballs recipe as much as I do!
Ingredients that you need for Parmesan Infused Air Fryer Meatballs
- Ground meat – choose your favorite ground meat. It tasted delicious with beef, turkey, pork, and chicken. No matter which one you choose it will taste wonderful
- Egg – I usually use large eggs. If you have small eggs at home, use two of them
- Breadcrumbs – in the recipe, I use dry plain breadcrumbs. IMPORTANT! Use only plain breadcrumbs because the rest have garlic and onion (e.g. Italian-style breadcrumbs).
- Parmigiano Reggiano, parmesan, or any other hard cheese – choose your favorite
- Dry basil
- Dry dill weed
- Parsley flakes
- Salt
- Pepper – if you can’t eat pepper, you can skip it, it will not change the taste
Equipment that you need
- Air fryer
- Large mixing bowl
- Instant read meat thermometer
- Parchment paper
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cheese grater
How to make no onion no garlic Parmesan Infused Air Fryer Meatballs?
Here is a quick overview of the no onion no garlic Parmesan Infused Air Fryer Meatballs recipe with step-by-step photos. Check out the full ingredients & instructions in the recipe card below.
Start the no onion air fryer meatballs recipe by putting ground meat into the mixing bowl. Add dry basil, dry dill weed, parsley flakes, salt, pepper, Parmigiano Reggiano, plain breadcrumbs, and egg.
Mix it lightly until just combined. Be careful to not overmix it.
Shape it into golf ball-sized meatballs. While you are shaping the meatballs, start preheating the air fryer.
Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper, and carefully place the meatballs into the basket. Leave the space between the meatballs, so the air can circulate, and bake the meatballs evenly. I usually bake it in 3 or 4 batches.
Cook the meatballs until cooked completely, and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. Check out my serving suggestions and meal ideas below!
What to serve with air fryer meatballs?
I love making Parmesan Infused Air Fryer Meatballs as meal prep, and I find them extremely versatile. Here are the most common ways my family enjoys air fryer meatballs.
- Rice & lettuce is a very common option in my family. We would cook the rice, wash the lettuce, and quickly make a yogurt-based salad dressing. Quick, and healthy meal.
- Mashed potatoes – meatballs and mashed potatoes are amazing and classic combinations.
- Make a sauce and serve it with pasta – sometimes I would cut the meatballs into bite size cubes, and use them in my Tiny Meatballs & Mushroom Sauce. While the meatballs are baking, I can quickly cook the pasta, and make a sauce. Or if I make meatballs the day before, I will make a sauce, and then put the meatballs into the hot sauce, and simmer them for a few minutes to warm them up. P.S. It works well with frozen meatballs too, so it can be a quick comfort dinner during a chaotic day.
- Make it a wrap – take a tortilla, add veggies, and dressing, cut meatballs, and roll it up.
- Sandwich – take 2 slices of bread, smear the low fat yogurt, add grated cheese, and thin slices of meatballs. Bake it in a sandwich maker until crunchy. I love making this sandwich for dinner!
How to store Parmesan Infused Air Fryer Meatballs?
Refrigerator
You can store no onion no garlic air fryer meatballs for up to 3 days in the air-tight container.
Freezer
You can freeze these easy air fryer meatballs for up to 3 months.
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Parmesan Infused Air Fryer Meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground meat 450
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup dry PLAIN breadcrumbs 50g
- 3 ½ tablespoons grated Parmigiano Reggiano or parmesan or any other hard cheese
- 1 teaspoon dry basil
- ¾ teaspoon dry dill weed
- 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- Pepper to taste optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add ground meat, dry basil, dry dill weed, parsley flakes, salt, pepper, Parmigiano Reggiano, breadcrumbs, and egg. Gently, with your hand, mix it lightly until just combined. Be careful to not overmix it.
- Shape the meatball mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.
- Preheat the air fryer. Set the temperature to 392°F/200°C and run it empty for 4 to 6 minutes.
- Reduce the temperature of the air fryer to 356°F/180°C.
- To prevent meatballs from sticking to the air fryer basket, line the bottom with the parchment paper. Then carefully place the meatballs in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket, so cook it in batches if necessary.
- Cook the meatballs for 10 to 12 minutes or until browned and the center of the meatball reaches 165°F.
- Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
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