Air Fryer Meatloaf

Air Fryer Meatloaf

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 340kcal
Author: Holly Nilsson-Spend with Pennies

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ green bell pepper finely diced
  • cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup onion* finely diced see note
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 egg yolk
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper to taste
  • Topping
  • ¼ cup tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup chili sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 350°F.
  • Mix all meatloaf ingredients in a large bowl just until combined.
  • Divide the mixture into 2 and shape into small meatloaves, about 5″ long by 2″ wide.
  • Cook in the air fryer for 20 minutes.
  • Combine topping ingredients in a small bowl. Add topping and cook an additional 5-7 minutes or until meatloaf reaches 165°F.
  • Rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a milder onion flavor, fry the onion in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Cool completely before adding.
 
Don’t overmix the meat, mix just until combined.
 
Preheat the air fryer before adding the meatloaf.
 
Air Fryers can vary so be sure to use an instant read thermometer to check the internal temperature of the meatloaf and ensure it reaches 165° F.
 
Check the meatloaf early to ensure it doesn’t overcook. Add more time as needed.
 
Rest the meatloaf before slicing so it doesn’t fall apart.