Air Fryer Greek Meatballs

Name: Air Fryer Greek Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled, crumbled; 1 egg; 4 cloves garlic, minced, minced; 2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp salt; to taste black pepper; as needed olive oil spray; 1/2 lemon wedges

Crispy-outside, juicy-inside Greek meatballs seasoned with herbs and feta. Cooked in the air fryer for a healthier version of this beloved appetizer.

35 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

GreekAppetizerAir FryerStandard

Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
4 oz feta cheese, crumbled, crumbled
1 egg
4 cloves garlic, minced, minced
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
to taste black pepper
as needed olive oil spray
1/2 lemon wedges

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, combine 2 lbs ground beef, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 4 oz crumbled feta cheese, crumbled, 1 egg, 4 cloves minced garlic, minced, 2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp salt, and to taste black pepper.
2

Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix or the meatballs will be tough.
3

Form the mixture into 16-20 meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
4

Preheat air fryer to 380°F.
5

Lightly spray the air fryer basket with as needed olive oil spray. Arrange meatballs in a single layer without overcrowding.
6

Air fry for 12-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
7

Serve hot with 1/2 lemon wedges, tzatziki sauce, or marinara for dipping.

Questions

Can I make Air Fryer Greek Meatballs dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled, crumbled. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Air Fryer Greek Meatballs gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/2 cup breadcrumbs. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Air Fryer Greek Meatballs keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Re-crisp leftovers in the air fryer at 350 F for three to four minutes; the microwave softens the coating.

Can I halve or double Air Fryer Greek Meatballs?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, air-fry in batches; a crowded basket steams instead of crisping.

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