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Air Fryer Greek Meatballs recipe bite shot served with vegetables, pita bread and tzatziki.
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Flavorful Air Fryer Greek Meatballs Recipe (+Video)

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These Air Fryer Greek Meatballs are loaded with flavor and are the perfect centerpiece for a delicious Mediterranean spread! 🤩 Fry it to believe it!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Makes 4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 medium red onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Finely chop the herbs and vegetables: parsley, oregano, mint, garlic and onion.
    Chopped herbs and spices: onion, garlic, parsley, mint, oregano
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, olive oil, egg, ground cumin, chopped veggies, and salt and pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
    Mixing all ingredients for Greek meatball recipe
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C).
    Preating Instant Pot Vortex Plus Air Fryer to 400°F (204°C).
  • While preheating, roll the Greek meatballs/keftedes into 1½-inch round balls or to your desired size. Make sure not to apply too much pressure for a softer texture.
    Shaping Greek meatballs
  • Carefully place the uncooked Greek meatballs into the preheated air fryer, with even spacing between them. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping the meatballs when they reach 150°F. Continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
    Cooking Greek meatballs in air fryer
  • Serve and enjoy your air fryer Greek meatballs! They're best enjoyed with a side of tzatziki sauce and fresh vegetables. If you have pita bread, you can also use those ingredients to make a homemade gyro.
    Air Fried Greek Meatballs served with vegetables and pita bread.

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Notes

  • If your air fryer doesn't have a preheating option, you can set the temperature to 400°F (204°C) and then let it cook for 4-5 minutes without food.
  • Avoid pressing the keftedes too firmly when shaping them into round balls, as this can result in a tougher texture.
  • If you want, you can substitute ground pork with ground beef.
  • As per FDA, ground pork and beef should reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) or higher.
  • To retain the circular shape of the meatballs, flip them once the top part has set. You could also chill the meatballs for an hour before air frying them
  • The easiest way to roll meatballs is to use a food disher or ice cream scooper.
  • For a more juicy and tender result, take out the keftedes once it reaches 155°F or 68°C. The carry over cooking will bring the temperature to 160ºF or 71°C.
  • I used a 6-quart Instant Pot Vortex Plus to test the air fryer Greek meatballs recipe. Cooking time and temperature may vary depending on your air fryer, the size of your meatballs and the number of servings you are making. For optimal results, begin with the lower end of the suggested cooking time.
  • Adjust the cooking time based on the size of your meatballs. As a baseline, the meatballs in this recipe are around 1½ inches in size.

Nutrition

Calories: 791kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 27g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 209mg | Sodium: 939mg | Potassium: 778mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 227IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 5mg
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