Air Fryer Lamb Meatballs
This quick and easy Air Fryer Lamb Meatballs recipe makes a batch of perfect lamb meatballs with crisp, golden surfaces and juicy, flavorful centers in your air fryer or Ninja Foodi!
Servings: 6
Calories: 245kcal
Equipment
- Air Fryer or Ninja Foodi
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 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
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 lamb, bread crumbs, oil, and dry seasonings. Using your hands, mix the ingredients thoroughly, without overmixing.
- Roll the lamb mixture into balls using 1-1½ tablespoons each. Then, carefully place the lamb 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: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 340mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg