Juicy Air Fryer Meatballs

1Preparing the Meatballs In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef (1 pound), breadcrumbs (½ cup), Parmesan cheese (¼ cup), onion, garlic (1 clove), Italian seasoning (1 teaspoon), salt (½ teaspoon), black pepper (¼ teaspoon), egg (1 large), and milk (¼ cup). Mix until well combined.

2Forming the Meatballs Using your hands, shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Make sure they are evenly sized for even cooking.

3Air Frying the Meatballs Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lightly brush the meatballs with olive oil (1 tablespoon) to help them brown in the air fryer.

4Place the meatballs in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they are not touching. You may need to cook them in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.

5Air fry the meatballs at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking for even browning.

6Preparing the Sauce In a small saucepan, heat the marinara sauce (1½ cups) over low heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese (¼ cup) and chopped parsley. Simmer for a few minutes until heated through.

7Serving Serve the juicy air fryer meatballs with the marinara sauce (1½ cups) on the side or drizzled over the top. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese (¼ cup) and parsley if desired.