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

Easy Italian Sausage Meatballs Air Fryer

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

Description

Whip up a stress-free dinner with these Easy Italian Sausage Meatballs Air Fryer. Bursting with flavor and on the table in under 40 minutes—ideal for any night of the week!

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

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