Easy Air Fryer Meatloaf Recipe is a quick dish using 2 pounds of ground beef or turkey. The meatloaf is topped with a sweet and savory glaze. Drizzle with gravy if you wish!
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Making meatloaf in an air fryer can’t get any easier! If you are looking for easy air fryer ground beef recipes, you came to the right place. You can even make mini meatloaves using this recipe.
I’m no stranger to making meatloaf. This dish is a replica of my low carb recipe, but prepared with breadcrumbs as opposed to almond flour.
How to Cook and Make Meatloaf in the Air Fryer
The key to good meatloaf lies in the seasoning and what you use to bind it. It will need to be properly bound to prevent it from falling apart.
- Saute onions and garlic with butter in a skillet.
- Add garlic, onions, eggs, breadcrumbs, parsley, Italian Seasoning, paprika, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper to a large bowl with ground beef.
- Break down the beef and combine the ingredients.
- Mold the meat into a loaf.
- Add the beef to the air fryer and air fry.
- Cool before serving.
How Long to Cook Meatloaf
Ultimately, you want to cook the meatloaf until it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees. Use a meat thermometer. Timing will vary. Mine was ready around 45 minutes.
Air Fryer Temperature
I like to use 370 degrees.
Meatloaf Glaze
I like to glaze the meatloaf with a combo that is both sweet and savory. I use a little brown sweetener, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and seasoning.
How to Slice Meatloaf
Always let the meatloaf rest and cool completely before slicing. It will fall apart if you don’t. Use a serrated knife to slice into the loaf. This will also prevent your slices from falling apart.
What to Eat with Meatloaf
Pair this meatloaf with Cauliflower Mash, Air Fryer Green Beans, Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts, or Air Fryer Asparagus. The possibilities are endless.
How to Reheat Meatloaf in the Air Fryer
I like to line the basket with air fryer parchment paper first. I reheat the meatloaf on 350 degrees for 3-5 minutes.
Air Fryer Meatloaf Recipe Tips
- Ground turkey can be used in this recipe if desired. The cook time will remain the same.
- Lean ground beef can be used in this recipe if desired. If you use lean ground beef there will be a lot less fat to drain from the meatloaf.
- Add a little heat by adding a little hot sauce or Sriracha!
- You can use Italian Breadcrumbs and omit the Italian Seasoning.
- Be sure to test the internal temperature of the meatloaf. I like to test 2 different areas to be sure it is cooked through.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 4 days.
If you want to make a low carb or keto version, check out my Keto Low-Carb Meatloaf here.
Serve this with my Keto Low-Carb Brown Gravy.
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Easy Air Fryer Meatloaf Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup diced onion
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 pounds ground beef I use grass fed
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs beaten
- 3 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika I like to use Smoked Paprika.
- Salt and pepper to taste
Meatloaf Glaze
- 3/4 cup ketchup I use Primal Kitchen unsweetened
- 2 tablespoons brown sweetener Use Discount Code: STAYSNATCHED for savings
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Heat a skillet on medium-high heat and add the butter and onions. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onions become soft and fragrant. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the ground beef to a large bowl with all of the ingredients including the cooked onions. (excluding the glaze ingredients).
- Beak down the meat and combine the ingredients. You can also use your hands. Ensure the meat is coated in all of the seasonings and ingredients, but don't overwork the meat. If you overwork the meat the meatloaf is more likely to fall apart after air frying.
- Line a 9×5 loaf pan with parchment paper. Add the meat mixture to the pan. Shape the meat in the pan, pay close attention to the edges, and smooth with a silicone spatula or spoon. A 9×5 pan won't fit in my 5.8 quart air fryer, but it will fit in my air fryer oven. If using an air fryer, use the loaf pan to mold the meatloaf, and then remove it from the pan by pulling up on the parchment paper and place it on the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 35 minutes on 370 degrees.
- While the meatloaf bakes in the air fryer, combine all of the ingredients for the glaze in a medium bowl. Stir well to combine.
- After 35 minutes, remove the meatloaf from the oven. You can choose to drain any excess fat. I didn't drain any because the parchment paper works well at soaking it up. Spread the glaze over the top. The mixture will create a thick layer on top.
- Return the meatloaf to the air fryer and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes (timing will vary based on temperature). Use a meat thermometer to test the inside of the loaf and ensure it has reached an internal temperature of at least 160 degrees. Examine the edges of the meatloaf to ensure the edges are fully cooked.
- Allow the meatloaf to cool and rest for at least 10 minutes before removing it from the pan. I allow mine to rest for about 20 minutes. The meat will need to rest before you slice into it.
- Use a serrated bread knife to slice the meatloaf, this will prevent it from falling apart as you slice it.
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Notes
- Ground turkey can be used in this recipe if desired. The cook time will remain the same.
- Lean ground beef can be used in this recipe if desired. If you use lean ground beef there will be a lot less fat to drain from the meatloaf.
- Add a little heat by adding a little hot sauce or Sriracha!
- You can use Italian Breadcrumbs and omit the Italian Seasoning.
- Be sure to test the internal temperature of the meatloaf. I like to test 2 different areas to be sure it is cooked through.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 4 days.
Liam O'Brien
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Cindy
Does the meatloaf get pretty browned on the outside? Almost burnt?
staysnatched
No, not almost burnt.
Ray
If I half recipe ( 1 pound of meat) what would be the cooking time ?
staysnatched
You should use a meat thermometer to test doneness. The instructions on how to do that are included in the recipe.
Crystal
Can this be made just by making a loaf shape instead of using the pan?? Made it in pan last time didn’t like the texture on the sides. I’m picky.. amazing meatloaf though!
staysnatched
Mine fell apart when I did this. Maybe you will have better luck.
Crystal
Damn ok. What I did last time was took it out of the pan and cooked it a little longer no issues of falling apart then