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Air Fryer Lamb Meatballs

Air Fryer Lamb Meatballs Recipe

5 from 5 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings

Description

These air fryer lamb meatballs are a delicious fusion of Mediterranean spices — juicy, tender meat with a crisp exterior. Perfect as an appetizer or main course, and ready in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely diced
  • 3 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, and seasonings. Mix gently until just combined. Preheat the air fryer for 3–5 minutes at 350°F and spray the basket with nonstick spray or brush with olive oil (do not use parchment paper).
  • Scoop 1–2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll into a ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
  • Place the meatballs in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space around each. Air fry at 350°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • Remove when the internal temperature reaches 160°F on a meat thermometer.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with tzatziki, lemon, or your favorite Mediterranean sides.

Equipment

Notes

  • Doneness: Cook until the internal temperature reaches 160°F on a meat thermometer, since air fryer models vary.
  • Don't overcrowd: Keep the meatballs in a single layer with space around each one so they crisp instead of steam. Work in batches if needed.
  • Frozen (uncooked): Air fry at 375°F for 12–15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
  • Storage: Refrigerate up to 3–4 days or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat at 350°F for 5–7 minutes (10–12 minutes from frozen).

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 127kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 143mgPotassium: 121mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 164IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg