Frozen Meatballs in Air Fryer

Frozen meatballs cooked in the air fryer.

5 from 10 votes

Frozen meatballs in the air fryer are ready in about 10 minutes - just place them in the basket, cook at 400°F, and shake halfway through. No thawing, no oven preheat time, no stovetop pan to babysit. They come out juicy inside with a light crisp outside, which makes this one of the fastest ways to get a weeknight dinner on the table.

Prep Time2

Cook Time8

Total Time10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Calories: 204kcal

Author: Jeri Walker

Ingredients

16 frozen meatballs (or 4 meatballs per person)
Optional: your favorite sauce

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400℉.
Place frozen meatballs in the air fryer basket.
Set the timer for 8 minutes, shaking the meatballs halfway through the cook time. Since all air fryers cook differently, check to ensure they do not burn in the last couple minutes of cooking.
Use a digital meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature has reached 160℉. Remove the meatballs from the air fryer and serve with your favorite sauce.

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Notes

The time to cook the frozen meatballs will depend on the size of the meatballs, the size of your air fryer, and how hot the air fryer cooks. Keep an eye on the meatballs to make sure they do not overcook.
Shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking so the meatballs cook evenly.
Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days.

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