Air fryer Meatballs #halal #meatballs | Recipe in description

Ingredients

– 2.2 lbs or 1 kg medium-fat minced beef (or substitute with chicken thigh mince)
– 1 cup breadcrumbs (or an equal amount of rolled oats)
– 1 tbsp minced garlic
– 2 eggs
– 4 tbsp milk
– 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
– 1 tsp Italian seasoning (mix of dried basil, oregano, and thyme)
– 1 tsp onion powder
– 1 tsp garlic powder
– Salt, to taste (approximately 3/4 tsp)
– 1/2 tsp black pepper powder

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients thoroughly.

2. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

3. Lightly oil the air fryer tray or line it with parchment paper.

4. Form the meat mixture into meatballs and arrange them in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

5. Reduce the air fryer temperature to 380 degrees Fahrenheit.

6. Air-fry the meatballs for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Adjust cooking time to 9-10 minutes if using chicken mince.

7. Allow the cooked meatballs to rest for 3 minutes before adding them to the prepared bolognese sauce.

8. This recipe yields approximately 16-18 large meatballs.

Bolognese Sauce

Ingredients:

– 3 tbsp olive oil
– 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 medium onion, finely chopped
– 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
– 2 celery sticks, finely chopped
– 3 cups passata (strained tomatoes)
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
– 1 tsp Italian seasoning
– 1 tsp fresh basil, chopped

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

2. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 15 seconds.

3. Stir in chopped onions, carrots, and celery. Cook over medium-low heat until vegetables are soft and translucent (about 3-4 minutes).

4. Add passata to the vegetables in the saucepan.

5. Season with salt, pepper, red chili flakes, and Italian seasoning. Stir well to combine.

6. Bring the sauce to a low simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer until it reaches your desired consistency, about 4-5 minutes.

7. Garnish the sauce with fresh chopped basil before serving.

8. Allow the sauce to cool slightly (about 5 minutes) before adding the cooked meatballs. Gently coat the meatballs with the sauce.

9. Serve the meatballs and bolognese sauce over cooked spaghetti or your preferred pasta. Enjoy!

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