Easy Air Fryer Meatloaf Recipes
This air fryer meatloaf is tender inside with a glossy ketchup glaze. It’s weeknight-easy and ready fast.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.25 lb lean ground beef
- 0.5 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup milk
- 3 tbsp beaten egg about 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 0.25 cup ketchup for meat mixture
- 1.5 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 cup ketchup for glaze
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar for glaze
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar for glaze
- 1 tsp olive oil to grease air fryer basket
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the air fryer to 370°F. Brush the basket with olive oil.
- Stir breadcrumbs and milk in a bowl. Let the crumbs soak for 5 minutes.
- Combine beef, beaten egg, onion, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire, mustard, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in the soaked crumbs until just mixed. Do not overwork the meat.
- Shape into a compact 6x3-inch loaf. Place the loaf in the greased basket.
- Air fry for 15 minutes.
- Whisk ketchup, brown sugar, and vinegar for the glaze.
- Brush the loaf with glaze. Air fry 10–12 minutes more, until 160°F inside.
- Rest 5–10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
Notes
Variation: Swap half the beef for ground turkey and add 1 extra tablespoon of breadcrumbs for tenderness. For a BBQ twist, replace the glaze ketchup with barbecue sauce and skip the sugar.
Storage: Refrigerate slices in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat in the air fryer at 320°F until warmed through.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Air Fryer Meatloaf Recipes flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.