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Air Fryer Vegan Meatballs

Air Fryer Vegan Meatballs

5 from 1 vote
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

Is there anything more comforting than a big plate of meatballs? These vegan meatballs are made with simple ingredients, and they're perfect for satisfying your cravings without any animal products. Plus, they're air fried, so they're healthier than traditional meatballs. Give them a try today!

Ingredients 

  • 2 tablespoons ground flax seed
  • 5 tablespoons water
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 29 ounce chickpeas, canned
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
  • 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, crushed or chopped finely
  • 2 teaspoons basil
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1-2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Place flax in a small bowl with the 5 tablespoons of water and set aside for 10 minutes to gel
  • Peel and finely chop the onions.  Place in a large skillet with optional vegetable oil or a little bit of water.  Cook on medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes. 
  • Wash the mushrooms and chop into small pieces and add to the onion mixture and cook over medium heat for 5-10 minutes. Add the chopped garlic with the remaining 5 minutes of cook time.  Set aside to cool
  • Place chickpeas into a food processor and pulse into very small chunks (almost smooth but leave some texture).
  • Place all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix well and evenly.
  • If there is time you can place the mixture into the refrigerator and let stand for 20-30 minutes or even overnight.
  • Take one ¼ cup scoop of mixture and form it into meatball  Repeat until the mixture is finished roughly 14-16 meatballs.
  • Place them into the air fryer and cook for 15 to 18 minutes at 400 degrees F.
  • Let cool for 5-10 minutes and serve.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 19gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 0.2mgSodium: 639mgPotassium: 783mgFiber: 15gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 317IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 131mgIron: 6mg