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Okay, hear me out, frozen meatballs in the air fryer are a total game-changer. They come out crispy on the outside<\/strong>, juicy on the inside<\/strong>, and taste like you made them from scratch (but without the effort). I use them ALL the time!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/p>\n You can quickly pop the meatballs straight from the freezer into the air fryer! They are perfect for an appetizer<\/a>, an after-school snack, or on top of spaghetti<\/a> for dinner. Here is my tried-and-true method for making the perfect meatball!<\/p>\n Don’t crowd: <\/strong>Cook the meatballs in a single layer, leaving a little space between them so they can crisp up on all sides. Continue to cook for an additional 1-2 minutes if you want an extra-crispy outside.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/span> Print<\/a><\/p>\n Dinner<\/p>\n 30 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n Dinner<\/p>\n 23 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n![\"Air](\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/airfryerfrozenmeatballs-750x1000.jpg\" "\\"Okay,")
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How to Make Air Fryer Meatballs<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\nAlyssa’s Pro tip<\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nThe easiest way to make air fryer frozen meatballs! Perfectly crisp on the outside, tender and juicy inside.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nCourse <\/span>Appetizer, Dinner<\/span><\/div>\nCuisine <\/span>Italian American<\/span><\/div>\nKeyword <\/span>air fryer meatballs, Frozen Air Fryer Meatballs, Frozen Meatballs<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nPrep Time <\/span>2 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n10 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nTotal Time <\/span>12 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nServings <\/span>6<\/span><\/div>\nCalories <\/span>323<\/span>kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nAuthor <\/span>Alyssa Rivers<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\nIngredients<\/h3>\n
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\nInstructions<\/h3>\n
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Place half of 1 (26-ounce) bag frozen meatballs<\/span> into the basket of the air fryer.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\nClose the basket and air fry the meatballs for 10 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\nShake the basket halfway through to evenly cook the meatballs.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\nContinue to cook for an additional 1-2 minutes if you want your meatballs extra crispy on the outside. Cook the other half of the meatballs if desired.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\nEnjoy as an appetizer or entree! Serve with bbq sauce, marinara sauce, on top of spaghetti, or in any recipe that requires meatballs.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nVideo<\/h3>\n
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Storing and Reheating<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Calories: <\/span>323<\/span>kcal<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Protein: <\/span>21<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Fat: <\/span>26<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Saturated Fat: <\/span>10<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span>2<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span>12<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Cholesterol: <\/span>88<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Sodium: <\/span>69<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Potassium: <\/span>353<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Vitamin A: <\/span>9<\/span>IU<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Vitamin C: <\/span>1<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Calcium: <\/span>17<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Iron: <\/span>1<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/meatballs-750x1000.jpg\" "\\"Okay,")
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<\/a><\/div>\n\nCrispy and Juicy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs<\/a><\/h2>\n
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