Making Air Fryer Meatloaf

Meatloaf cooked in an air fryer is incredibly juicy, cooks in a fraction of the time, and is simple to clean up.

A delightful zesty topping is placed on top of this meatloaf, which is made out of a combination of meat and seasonings.

Why Prepare Meatloaf in an Air Fryer?

We adore this air fryer rendition of the traditional meatloaf for a quick weekday meal.

• Compared to an oven recipe, this can be baked roughly half the time.
• The meat doesn’t cook in the fat because the fat drops away into the pan.
• two smaller meatloaves are produced, making them easier to handle (and you get more of the crispy edges)
• Cleaning up is simple. (I use a Cosori 5.8QT XL, which I quickly rinse before putting in the dishwasher.)

Ingredients

MEAT Although we use lean ground beef (80/20), ground beef and ground turkey or pork can also be used.

VEGGIES Bell pepper, onions, parsley, and garlic are finely diced to enhance flavor.

SEASONINGS & BINDER Italian spice, Parmesan cheese, milk, and egg yolk are all combined with breadcrumbs.

How to Make Meatloaf in an Air Fryer?

A great meal may be prepared in just a few simple steps by using an air fryer to make meatloaf.

• After combining all the ingredients, form two loaves of the same size (per the recipe below).
• Meatloaves should be cooked for around 20 minutes in an air fryer basket.
• Add the topping and cook the meatloaf for an additional 15 minutes, or until it reaches 165°F.

Meatloaves should be taken out of the air fryer and given 5 minutes to rest before slicing.

Recipe Advice

• Just incorporate the meat without overmixing.
• Before inserting the meatloaf into the air fryer, preheat it.
• Use an instant-read thermometer to check the interior temperature of the meatloaf to make sure it reaches 165° F because air fryers might vary.
• To make sure the meatloaf doesn’t overcook, check it early. If necessary, extend the time.
• To prevent it from crumbling when being sliced, let the meatloaf rest.
• Reheat leftovers in the microwave or an air fryer after storing them in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

1. Set the air fryer to 350°F.
2. Just until mixed, combine all the meatloaf ingredients in a large basin.
3. The mixture should be divided in half and formed into two little meatloaves that are 5″ long and 2″ wide.
4. Cook for 20 minutes in the air fryer.
5. In a small bowl, mix the ingredients for the topping. When the meatloaf reaches 165°F, add the topping and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.
6. 5 minutes should pass before serving.

Notes

Fry the onion in 1 tablespoon butter until soft for a softer onion flavor. Cool before incorporating.
Just incorporate the meat without overmixing.
Before inserting the meatloaf into the air fryer, preheat it.
Use an instant-read thermometer to check the interior temperature of the meatloaf to make sure it reaches 165° F because air fryers might vary.
To make sure the meatloaf doesn’t overcook, check it early. If necessary, extend the time.
To prevent it from crumbling when being sliced, let the meatloaf rest.

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