Keto Friendly Air Fryer Meatballs

Ingredients

• 500 g lean beef mince
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (36g)
• 1/2 onion, diced (50g)
• 1 clove garlic, minced (3g)
• 1 carrot grated (70g)
• 1 large egg (50g)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning (1g)
• 1/2 tsp salt (2.5g)
• 1/2 tsp Pepper (2.5g)
• Cooking spray
• 2 cups Passata (500ml)
• 250 g baby spinach
• 1/2 cup light tasty cheese, shredded (60g)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat air fryer to 180C.

2. 2

   In a large bowl add mince, cheese, onion, garlic, egg, carrot, seasoning, salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Mix together with your hands until well combined.

4. 4

   Form into balls a little bigger than golf balls.

5. 5

   Use a tin or oven proof container that fits into your air fryer. Most air fryers fit a 30cm round cake tin. Spray the tray with cooking oil spray and place meatballs on the tray with a little space between each so they are not touching.

6. 6

   Cook in the air fryer for 20 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove tray, turn meatballs and add passata then top with shredded cheese. Return to the air fryer for 5 minutes or until sauce is heated and meatballs are cooked through.

8. 8

   Divide spinach between 4 plates, top with cheesy meatballs.

9. 9

   This recipe makes 4 serves. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.