Easy Air Fryer Frozen Meatballs in Minutes
Quickly cook pre-cooked frozen meatballs in your air fryer, seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Pre-cooked Frozen Meatballs (not raw)
- Oil spray, to coat the meatballs
- BBQ or Tomato Sauce, optional
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
Instructions
- Place the frozen meatballs in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Lightly coat the meatballs with oil spray and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Air Fry at 380°F (195°C) for 5 minutes. Shake the basket to turn the meatballs.
- Continue to Air Fry at 380°F (195°C) for another 3-7 minutes, until heated through.
- Gently warm your favorite sauce (BBQ, tomato, or other) in a separate bowl for 30 seconds in the microwave.
- Toss or brush the warmed sauce over the hot meatballs just before serving.
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Notes
- Use pre-cooked, not raw, frozen meatballs for best results.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if needed for crispiness.
- Adjust cooking time based on meatball size and your specific air fryer model.
- Toss with sauce only after cooking to prevent sogginess. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if needed for crispiness.
- Adjust cooking time based on meatball size and your specific air fryer model.
- Toss with sauce only after cooking to prevent sogginess. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.