Air Fryer Meatloaf
Cooking meatloaf in the air fryer makes a mouthwatering loaf in a fraction of the time, and clean-up is a breeze! This new and improved meatloaf-making method comes together with a short list of simple ingredients in 30 minutes. It's finished with a tangy, umami-forward glaze, setting it apart from any meatloaf you've had in the past. Enjoy!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30 minute meatloaf, best air fryer meatloaf, meatloaf in an air fryer, meatloaf in ninja air fryer
Servings: 4
Calories: 492kcal
large mixing bowl
small mixing bowl
Parchment Paper
- 1 pound ground beef 85/15
- 1 cup breadcrumbs plain or seasoned
- ¼ cup minced onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Worchestershire sauce or steak sauce
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the glaze:
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worchestershire sauce or steak sauce
Program the air fryer temperature to 350°F, and let it preheat for 3-5 minutes.
Meanwhile, add the ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, Worchestershire sauce, egg, salt, and pepper to a large mixing bowl. Use your hands to mix until the ingredients are incorporated (without overworking). Then mold the meat mixture into a loaf shape using your hands.
Place the meatloaf on a piece of parchment paper for easy handling, and place it in the preheated air fryer basket. Set the timer for 30 minutes.
While the meatloaf cooks, add the glaze ingredients to a small bowl and whisk to combine. Then, once the cooking time reaches the 15-minute mark, brush the glaze over top of the meatloaf.
Continue to cook for the remaining 15 minutes or until the meatloaf reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
Remove the meatloaf from the air fryer and let it stand for 5 minutes before slicing and serving with your favorite side dishes.
Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 1135mg | Potassium: 482mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 4mg