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Air Fryer Spaghetti and Meatballs, featuring crispy meatballs and perfectly cooked pasta, ready to serve with marinara sauce.

Air Fryer Spaghetti and Meatballs

5 from 1 vote
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

Air Fryer Spaghetti and Meatballs is a quick and easy twist on a classic favorite. The meatballs are cooked to crispy perfection in the air fryer, while the pasta is perfectly cooked and topped with rich marinara sauce. This meal is a satisfying, flavorful option for busy weeknights or a cozy dinner with the family.

Ingredients 

Meatball Ingredients:

  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/3 cup panko
  • 4 cloves garlic, 2 grated and 2 chopped
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated Parmesan plus more for serving
  • 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1/2 pound ground beef

Spaghetti Ingredients:

  • 12 ounces spaghetti

Quick Marinara Sauce:

  • 1 pound cherry tomatoes, diced
  • 1 large red chile, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cup marinara sauce, warmed
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh basil, for serving

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon Kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Stir in 1/3 cup panko and let sit 1 minute. Stir in grated 4 cloves garlic and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese then 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley. Add 1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage, and 1/2 pound ground beef and gently mix to combine.
  • Shape meat mixture into 20 balls (about 1 1/2 inches each) and place in single layer on air fryer rack (balls can touch, but should not be stacked; cook in batches if necessary). Air-fry meatballs at 400 degrees F and set cook time for 5-8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook 12 ounces spaghetti per package directions.
  • In a bowl, toss 1 pound cherry tomatoes, 1 1/2 cup marinara sauce, 1 large red chile and chopped garlic with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Scatter over meatballs and continue air-frying until meatballs are cooked through, 5-6 minutes more.
  • Toss meatballs and tomatoes with marinara, then gently with pasta. Serve topped with Parmesan and 1 tablespoon Fresh basil if desired.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 505kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 27gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 1110mgPotassium: 798mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1269IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 117mgIron: 4mg