Air Fryer Spaghetti and Meatballs

35 min

Air Fryer Spaghetti and Meatballs is one of those easy comfort meals you will keep coming back to because it’s simple, filling, and really satisfying to make. You get juicy meatballs straight from the air fryer while the spaghetti and quick tomato sauce come together at the same time on the stove. I like how it uses basic ingredients you already have, but still gives you that proper homemade dinner feeling. It’s the kind of meal that feels rewarding without being complicated or messy.

35 min2 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 ozground beefAmount8 ozIngredientground beef
  • 1/2 tspsaltAmount1/4 tspIngredientsalt
  • 1/2 tsponion powderAmount1/2 tspIngredientonion powder
  • 1/2 tspgarlic powderAmount1/2 tspIngredientgarlic powder
  • 1eggAmount1Ingredientegg
  • 1/2 cupgrated Parmesan cheeseAmount1/2 cupIngredientgrated Parmesan cheese, divided, divided
  • 2 tbspItalian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 8 ozspaghetti noodlesAmount8 ozIngredientspaghetti noodles
  • 14 ozcan tomato sauceAmount14 ozIngredientcan tomato sauce
  • 1 tbspItalian seasoning
  • 1/4 tspsaltAmount1/4 tspIngredientsalt
  • 1/8 tsppepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine the beef, salt, onion powder, garlic powderAmount1/2 tspIngredientgarlic powder, egg, 3 tablespoons of the Parmesan, and the bread crumbs. Mix well until evenly combined. Using an ice cream scoop or your hands, form into 6 equally-sized meatballs. Place them in the air fryer, and cook for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer to a plate, cover, and set aside.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the tomato sauce, onion powder, garlic powderAmount1/2 tspIngredientgarlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Serve the spaghetti, with the marinara, 3 meatballs, and the remaining parmesan.

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