Viral Greek Meatballs: Feta & Tzatziki Bliss!
Savor these flavorful greek meatballs, infused with feta and dill, for a delightful Mediterranean delight.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground meat (beef, chicken, pork, lamb, or turkey)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (for keto use crushed pork rinds or almond flour)
- 1 large egg
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Make the tzatziki dip: Combine yogurt, olive oil, cucumber, mint, dill, lemon zest (optional), lemon juice (optional), garlic powder, salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Stir dip ingredients well. Cover and chill in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Make the meatballs: In a bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, dill, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese until just combined.
- Form meatballs: Lightly oil hands and form 1.5-inch meatballs. Lightly coat meatballs with olive oil or oil spray.
- Preheat air fryer at 380°F/193°C for 5 minutes.
- Air Fry: Spray air fryer basket with oil. Place meatballs in a single layer, leaving space between them.
- Air Fry at 380°F/193°C for 8 minutes. Turn meatballs and spray with oil if needed.
Notes
- Use a mix of ground meats for richer flavor (e.g., beef and lamb).
- Don't overmix the meatball mixture; gently fold ingredients to keep them tender.
- For keto, use almond flour or crushed pork rinds instead of breadcrumbs. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Don't overmix the meatball mixture; gently fold ingredients to keep them tender.
- For keto, use almond flour or crushed pork rinds instead of breadcrumbs. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.