Air Fryer Bison Meatballs
This quick and easy Air Fryer Bison Meatballs recipe makes a batch of perfect bison meatballs with crisp, golden surfaces and juicy, flavorful centers in your air fryer or Ninja Foodi!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: air fryer bison meatballs, bison meatballs, bison meatballs in the air fryer, how to make bison meatballs
Servings: 6
Calories: 221kcal
- 1 pound ground bison
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- ⅔ cup breadcrumbs seasoned or panko (regular or gluten-free)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Set the air fryer to 375F and let preheat for 3-5 minutes while making the meatballs.
Add the egg to a large mixing bowl, and beat until smooth. Then, add the ground bison, bread crumbs, oil, and dry seasonings. Using your hands, mix the ingredients thoroughly, without overmixing.
Roll the bison mixture into balls using 1-1½ tablespoons each. Then, carefully place the bison meatballs in a single layer at the bottom of the preheated basket, leaving space in between each.
Set the air fryer to cook for 15 minutes. at 375F.
At the 7-8 minute mark, flip the meatballs using tongs and cook for the remaining time.
For extra crisped surfaces, cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Remove with tongs and serve hot.
Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 332mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 3mg