Air Fryer Meatloaf

5 from 1 vote

The air fryer meatloaf recipe melds traditional flavors with modern cooking finesse. Enjoy a meatloaf that's crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with savory goodness

Prep Time35

Cook Time30

Resting Time5

Total Time1 10

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 266kcal

Author: Val

Equipment

Air Fryer
Cooking spatula
Cutting board
Knife
Large bowl
Fork
Serving plate

Ingredients

500 grams lean ground beef
½ cup breadcrumbs
¼ cup milk
1 egg
¼ cup onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoon tomato paste or ketchup
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk. Let it sit for a few minutes to allow the breadcrumbs to soak up the milk.
Add the egg, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, tomato paste (or ketchup), soy sauce, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly.
Add the ground beef to the bowl and mix well to ensure even distribution of all the ingredients. Let the mixture sit for about half an hour.
Preheat your air fryer (mine is the Instant Vortex XL) to 360ºF (180ºC). Divide the meat mixture into two portions and shape them into two meatloaves. Use a cooking spatula to place them on the bottom of your air fryer.
Air fry the meatloaves for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 70-75°C.
Once the meatloaves are ready, remove them from the air fryer and let them cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

If you find your meatloaf browning too quickly, decrease the temperature by 20°F and extend the cooking time by 5-7 minutes.
For a meatloaf that's thicker than the one described, you may need to add a few extra minutes to ensure it cooks through.

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