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Golden, crispy Air Fryer Italian Sausage Balls served on a plate, ready to be enjoyed with a dipping sauce.

Air Fryer Sausage Meatballs

5 from 2 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

Air Fryer Sausage Meatballs are a quick and easy way to enjoy crispy, juicy meatballs with minimal effort. Made with seasoned Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese, they cook to golden perfection in the air fryer. Serve them as an appetizer with marinara sauce or pair them with pasta for a delicious meal!

Ingredients 

  • 1 lb ground Italian sausage
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the ground sausage, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  • Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs, making sure they’re evenly sized for consistent cooking.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for about 3-5 minutes.
  • Place the meatballs in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Remove the meatballs from the air fryer and serve with marinara sauce for dipping or over pasta.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer, Air Fryer Basket or Air Fryer Oven
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Notes

Pro Tips:

  • This recipe will work in any Air Fryer Basket or Oven Model. I have made them through the years in the Ninja Food, Instant Pot Vortex, GoWise, PowerXL, Instant Pot Crisp Lid, and Maelthy Lid. The recipe will remain the same. The cooking time will vary slightly.
  • For best results, try to shape all meatballs to about the same size, so they all cook up simultaneously.
  • Try using a cookie scoop if you have trouble shaping the Air Fryer Italian Sausage Balls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 14gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 1091mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 82IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 2mg