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Air Fryer Frozen Meatballs

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This easy method is a great way to cook frozen meatballs at the perfect time and temperature in the air fryer. Enjoy Air Fryer Frozen Meatballs in pasta, pizza, subs, and more family dinners!

air fryer frozen meatballs

Even though I’m super Italian, I take help in the kitchen when I can get it! A bag of frozen meatballs is never a bad thing to have in your freezer and even better when they can easily be cooked up in the air fryer in just 20 minutes or less depending on their size.

My favorite thing about cooking them is that they can be used in so many different recipes which means quick and easy dinner and meal prep!

📝 What You’ll Need

  • Frozen Meatballs – You can make them from scratch and freeze them cooked or uncooked OR simply buy a bag of store-bought frozen meatballs. They can be mini or regular size!
  • Air Fryer – There are so many great air fryers to choose from including Nuwave, Instant Pot, Phillips and Chefman, but my favorite air fryer of all time is the Ninja Foodi. It triples as an ar fryer, instant pot and slow cooker!

📖 Quickly Air Fry Frozen Meatballs

These times and temperatures are a good start. Please note that every air fryer is different in how long to cook them. Temperature may vary slightly. Test meatballs periodically to make sure they are cooked through, especially if they are being cooked from raw. 

Type of MeatballsTemperatureTimeInstructions
Frozen Meatballs350°F7 minutesCook at 350°F for 7 minutes.
then 400°F5-10 minutesShake basket, then cook at 400°F.
Frozen Mini Meatballs400°F10-12 minutesCook at 400°F, tossing halfway.
Frozen Raw Meatballs350°F10 minutesCook at 350°F for 10 minutes.
then 400°F5-15 minutesToss and flip, then cook at 400°F.
Frozen Meatball Cooking Chart For Air Fryer

🔥Reheating Frozen Meatballs

Start by preheating the air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Place the meatballs in the air fryer Reheat for for 5 to 8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time. Serve immediately once they are thoroughly heated.

🍽️ Use For Family Dinners

  • Pasta and meatballs: Add them to this Instant Pot Pasta with Jarred Sauce instead of ground sausage.
  • Main course: Serve them as a protein along with air fryer broccoli and horseradish mashed potatoes
  • Meatball Subs: Stuff hoagie rolls with meatballs, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese.
  • Meatball Pizza: Top a pizza crust with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, sliced meatballs, and vegetables.
  • Swedish Meatballs: Serve meatballs in a creamy Swedish sauce with egg noodles or mashed potatoes.
  • Asian Meatball Bowls: Serve meatballs with rice, steamed vegetables, and a teriyaki or sweet and sour sauce.
  • Meatball Soup: Add meatballs to a vegetable soup or Italian wedding soup.
  • Meatball Stuffed Peppers: Hollow out bell peppers and fill them with a mixture of meatballs, rice, and tomato sauce, then bake.
air fryer frozen meatballs

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air fryer frozen meatballs and marinara sauce in a white dish

Air Fryer Frozen Meatballs

You’ll love this easy method for air fryer frozen meatballs. The air fryer is a great way to cook frozen meatballs at the perfect time and temperature. You’ll be able to cook them fast whether they are raw or precooked to make a great appetizer or protein for a main course. 
4.60 from 5 votes
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Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 324kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1-3 lbs Frozen Meatballs
  • Air Fryer

Instructions

Store Bought Frozen Meatballs (Medium/Large)

  • Place frozen meatballs in the air fryer basket and cook at 350 for 7 minutes.
  • Toss and flip then cook at 400 degrees for another 5-10 minutes until they are warmed through. 

Raw Frozen Meatballs (Medium/Large)

  • Place frozen meatballs in the air fryer basket and cook at 350 for 10  minutes.
  • Toss and flip then cook at 400 degrees for another 5-15 minutes until they are completely cooked through. 

Frozen Mini Meatballs

  • Place frozen meatballs in the air fryer basket and cook at 400 for 10-12 minutes tossing or flipping halfway through.

Notes

    • Meatball Subs: Stuff hoagie rolls with meatballs, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese.
    • Meatball Pizza: Top a pizza crust with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, sliced meatballs, and vegetables.
    • Swedish Meatballs: Serve meatballs in a creamy Swedish sauce with egg noodles or mashed potatoes.
    • Asian Meatball Bowls: Serve meatballs with rice, steamed vegetables, and a teriyaki or sweet and sour sauce.
    • Meatball Stuffed Peppers: Hollow out bell peppers and fill them with a mixture of meatballs, rice, and tomato sauce, then bake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 755mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g

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