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Air fryer Alfredo Party Meatballs

Air Fryer Alfredo Party Meatballs

These juicy meatballs are tossed in creamy homemade Alfredo sauce and crisped in the air fryer for a quick, crowd-pleasing appetizer or dinner option. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re perfect for parties, game nights, or family meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Alfredo Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
  2. Place meatballs in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
  3. While the meatballs cook, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 2–3 minutes. Gradually add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Toss the cooked meatballs in the Alfredo sauce, or serve the sauce on the side for dipping. Garnish with parsley or extra cheese if desired.

Notes

Use a cookie scoop for evenly-sized meatballs. Meatballs can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours before air frying. Add red pepper flakes to the Alfredo for a spicy kick or use almond flour for a low-carb version.