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Easy and Quick Air Fryer Meatloaf Recipe
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Air Fryer Meatloaf

Craving that classic comfort food flavor of meatloaf but short on time? This Air Fryer Meatloaf recipe delivers all the deliciousness you remember from childhood – that savory, slightly sweet, and perfectly moist meatloaf – in a fraction of the time. Perfect for busy weeknights, kid-friendly, customizable, and healthy!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds Ground Beef lean ground beef (80/20 is a good balance)
  • Ground Pork optional, for added flavor
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs plain or gluten-free for gluten-free option
  • 1 large Egg lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup Milk dairy or non-dairy
  • 1/2 cup Onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup divided - 1/4 cup for meat mixture, 1/4 cup for topping
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced, garlic powder can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Italian Herbs
  • to taste Salt & Pepper
  • Optional Toppings brown sugar, mustard, or hot sauce can be added to ketchup topping

Equipment

  • Air Fryer,
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, chopped onion, 1/4 cup ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
  3. Gently mix all ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing to prevent a tough meatloaf.
  4. Shape the meat mixture into a loaf shape that fits inside your air fryer basket, leaving space around edges for air circulation.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/4 cup of ketchup with optional toppings such as brown sugar, mustard, or hot sauce.
  6. Spread the ketchup topping evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
  7. Place the meatloaf in the air fryer basket and air fry for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Use a meat thermometer to check doneness.
  8. Remove from air fryer and let rest for 5-10 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
  9. Slice and serve with your favorite side dishes.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

You can easily adapt this recipe to dietary needs with ingredient swaps, such as vegan meat alternatives and gluten-free breadcrumbs.
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