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Air Fryer Meatloaf

Moist air fryer meatloaf, a classic recipe made in half the time yet just as delicious as the oven version.
Course Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 387kcal
Author Adina

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Ingredients

Meatloaf:

  • 1 lb ground beef Note 1
  • 1 egg large
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs 30 g/ 1 oz
  • ½ small onion about 30 g/ 1 oz
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • ½ red pepper about 80 g/ 3 oz
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Glaze:

  • ¼ cup ketchup 60 g/ 2 oz
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  • Mix: Chop the onion and pepper very finely. Grate the garlic. Place in a large bowl. Add the remaining meatloaf ingredients and mix well but don’t overmix; the mixture should not turn pasty.
    1 lb ground beef/ 450 g + 1 egg + ¼ cup breadcrumbs/ 30 g + ½ small onion + 2 garlic cloves + ½ red pepper + 1 teaspoon salt + ⅛ teaspoon black pepper + 1 teaspoon dried oregano + ½ teaspoon dried thyme + ½ teaspoon dried rosemary + 1 teaspoon yellow mustard + 2 tablespoons milk + 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Shape: Shape a small loaf about 7 inches (8 cm) long, 3.5 inches (9 cm) wide, and 2 inches (5 cm) high.
  • Cook: Preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Carefully place the loaf into the basket. Cook for 15 minutes.
  • Glaze: In the meantime, mix the glaze ingredients in a small bowl. Brush the meatloaf with the sauce and cook for another 8-10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit/ 74 degrees Celsius.
    ¼ cup ketchup/ 60 g + 1 tablespoon brown sugar + 1 teaspoon yellow mustard + 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Rest: Transfer the meatloaf to a warm serving platter and rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing it with a serrated knife (Note 2).

Notes

  1. Ground meat: You can also make the meatloaf with a mixture of ground beef and pork, only with pork, or with ground turkey.
  2. The resting time is important; meatloaf tends to crumble more if it is not allowed to rest for a few minutes before slicing.
     

Nutrition

Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 989mg | Potassium: 535mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 639IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 4mg