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Air Fryer Pork Meatballs

Name: Air Fryer Pork Meatballs
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs ground pork; 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan; 1 egg; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1/2 tsp fennel seeds, crushed; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; Salt and pepper; Marinara sauce; Fresh basil; Spaghetti or hoagie rolls

4.6(3)

12 min

Time

400°F

Temp

280 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Meatballs

1.5 lbs ground pork

1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs

1/4 cup grated Parmesan

1 egg

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

1/2 tsp fennel seeds, crushed

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Salt and pepper

Serving

Marinara sauce

Fresh basil

Spaghetti or hoagie rolls

Equipment

Instant-Read Meat Thermometer

Steps

1
Combine ground pork, panko, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, fennel seeds, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
2
Mix gently — don't overwork or meatballs will be dense. Roll into 1.5-inch balls.
3
Place in a single layer in air fryer basket.
4
Air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway, until browned and cooked through (165°F).
5
Simmer in marinara sauce for 5 minutes. Serve over spaghetti or on hoagie rolls.

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Tip: Crushed fennel seeds are the secret ingredient that makes these taste like Italian sausage meatballs. Wet your hands before rolling to prevent sticking. Don't pack them too tightly — loose meatballs stay tender.

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High ProteinFamily Friendly

Pork

Air Fryer Pork Meatballs

4.6(3)

12 min

Time

400°F

Temp

280 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Meatballs

1.5 lbs ground pork

1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs

1/4 cup grated Parmesan

1 egg

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

1/2 tsp fennel seeds, crushed

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Salt and pepper

Serving

Marinara sauce

Fresh basil

Spaghetti or hoagie rolls

Equipment

Instant-Read Meat Thermometer

Steps

1
Combine ground pork, panko, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, fennel seeds, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
2
Mix gently — don't overwork or meatballs will be dense. Roll into 1.5-inch balls.
3
Place in a single layer in air fryer basket.
4
Air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway, until browned and cooked through (165°F).
5
Simmer in marinara sauce for 5 minutes. Serve over spaghetti or on hoagie rolls.

💡

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