Easy Air Fryer Swedish Meatballs
Description
Make tender, juicy Swedish meatballs quickly in the air fryer. Coated in a creamy, savory sauce, these meatballs are perfect for weeknight dinners or appetizers.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef, lean
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs, or panko
- 1 tablepoon parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/8 cup diced onions
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Combine the ground beef, onions, bread crumbs (or panko), seasonings, and egg in a large mixing bowl. Mix well until the mixture is well combined.
- Using a cookie scoop or your hands, roll the meatballs, and place them into the air fryer basket. Set the temperature to 380 degrees F, air fryer setting, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes. (Depending on your air fryer, shake your basket frequently during the cooking process)
- While the meatballs are cooking, make the gravy. Add the butter to a small saucepan, then over low heat, simmer until the butter is melted, and whisk in the flour. Pour in the beef broth and heavy cream, and simmer until the sauce is thickened. When the meatballs are cooked, place the meatballs into the saucepan and heat for a couple of minutes.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 536kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 31gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 214mgSodium: 986mgPotassium: 570mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1315IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 4mg