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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
Cook Time15 minutes
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

Equipment

  • Air Fryer or Ninja Foodi

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground bison
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
  • cup breadcrumbs seasoned or panko (regular or gluten-free)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutrition

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