ITALIAN MEATBALL

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs. of ground beef (choose your preferred cut)

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 tsp. dried oregano (optional)

  • 1⁄4 cup grated parmigiana Reggiano

  • 1 small clove garlic chopped

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 tsps light oil dabbed on a paper towel to coat the air fryer basket.

• 1-1⁄4 cup breadcrumbs
(or 3 slices of slightly stale bread
made into crumbs with grater or food processor)

Directions:

  1. Place the meat and all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

  2. Mix all the ingredients together with your hands. You can use a wooden spoon to begin the mixing process but using your hands is the best way to blend everything together. Mix the ingredients just until everything is well blended.

  3. Scoop up a small handful of meat and roll in the palm of your hand to your desired size meatball (approximately 2” round). Or you can use a cookie scoop which will give you even size meatballs.

  4. Lightly coat the Air Fryer basket with avocado oil, spread on with a paper towel.

  5. Cook them at 350°F for 10-13 minutes until lightly browned. Turn them over and cook another 4-5 minutes. Remove to a plate when baked.

  6. When ready, place them into the tomato sauce to continue cooking until sauce is done.

  7. Serve with your favorite pasta.

Matthew Revich