Description
Enjoy these easy Keto Air-Fryer Meatballs, perfect for a low-carb dinner with a delicious blend of herbs and cheese that cooks up quickly in an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated works best)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce with basil, garlic, and oregano
- 2 tablespoons prepared pesto
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, beaten egg, heavy cream, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently using your hands until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
- Form the meat mixture into 16 evenly-sized balls, about 1½ inches in diameter.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil or avocado oil spray.
- Place the meatballs in the air fryer basket without touching, in batches if necessary.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- While cooking, combine tomato sauce, pesto, and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium-low heat, simmering for 5 minutes.
- Serve the meatballs immediately with the warm sauce.
Notes
- The secret to tender meatballs is not overworking the mixture.
- Wet hands slightly when rolling the meatballs to prevent sticking.
- Store cooked meatballs and sauce separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 23
- Cholesterol: N/A