Air fryer meatloaf

Air fryer meatloaf is a family friendly meal that is sure to become a regular on your weekly menu. Amazing crust on the outside and perfectly moist on the inside. All topped with a sauce that is crave worthy. 

If you are interested in more ground beef recipes, be sure to try cheesy ground beef and rice casserole, ground beef ramen and beef noodle bake.

If you think you enjoy cooking with your air fryer now, wait until you taste this meatloaf! It has seriously become one of our favorite things to make using this handy kitchen appliance. It’s a wonderful comfort food meal that is super satisfying.

Not familiar with cooking with an air fryer? Be sure to download this free printable cooking times and temperatures cheat sheet.

AIR FRYER COOKING TIMES CHEAT SHEET

Why it works

• Perfect crust on the outside and deliciously moist on the inside.
• 2-lb meatloaf cooks up in about 45 minutes.
• Easy clean-up.
• Save any leftovers for meal prep for the week.

Ingredients needed

Ground beef – You can also use ground turkey. The higher the fat content, the more grease. I typically use leaner beef.

Panko bread crumbs – You could replace with regular bread crumbs, Italian bread crumbs,  gluten-free bread crumbs or quick cooking oats.

Eggs – This helps bind the meatloaf together.

Milk – Adds moisture.

Parsley – Adds freshness and a little green.

Worcestershire, Garlic Salt and Italian Seasoning

Sauce – Ketchup, brown sugar, ground mustard

How to cook meatloaf in the air fryer

Scroll to the bottom for full printable recipe, ingredients and video.

• Mix: Place Panko crumbs, milk and eggs in a large bowl and stir. Add in ground beef, diced onion,Worcestershire sauce, parsley, garlic salt and Italian seasoning. Mix until combined.
• Form: Place parchment paper in a loaf pan. Put mixture on top of parchment and form into a loaf.
• Air Fry: Lift the parchment with meatloaf out of the pan and place in air fryer basket. Cook at 370 degrees for 30 minutes. 
• ***Check meatloaf after cooking for 10-15 minutes. If the top is getting dark, place a small piece of foil over meatloaf and continue cooking. It will vary depending on brand of air fryer. 

• Sauce: In a small bowl, mix ketchup, brown sugar, and dry mustard. After 30 minutes, spread half of the sauce over meatloaf. Continue cooking for another 10-15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. 

Do you preheat?

I do like to preheat for about 5 minutes. My machine has a preheat button, if yours doesn’t, set the temperature to 350 degrees for 5 minutes before cooking. 

Tips for this meatloaf

• You can make these into mini loaves, just dived mixture into 2 or 3 smaller loaves and same temperature just a little less time. 
• You can use ground turkey for this recipe.
• You can use regular bread crumbs or Italian bread crumbs in place of Panko.
• Make sure that the internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees F. 
• I like using the reserved sauce to serve alongside meatloaf. 

How to slice meatloaf

Make sure to let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing. Use a serrated knife for best results. 

How to store

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. To reheat, place back in air fryer on 350 degrees for about 5 minutes or in the oven. 

What to serve with meatloaf?

There are many wonderful side dishes that are perfect with this main dish. Here are a few of our favorite:

• Roasted broccoli
• Roasted potatoes
• Ranch mashed potatoes
• Hash brown casserole

What air fryer to use?

I have been using and enjoying THIS model. You can see my full review and video HERE. 

More tasty air fryer recipes

• Air Fryer Chicken Breasts – Easy method for cooking chicken breasts.
• Air Fryer Pork Chops – Cooked with a honey mustard sauce.
• Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken – You can easily make at home. Great to use for meal prep.
• Air Fryer Hamburgers – These burgers are juicy and delicious. Serve with your favorite toppings. 
• Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs – Lean turkey meatballs can be used for many dishes and meal prep. 
• Air Fryer Shrimp and Sausage – Just like a shrimp boil, filled with veggies, shrimp and sausage.

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Watch how air fryer meatloaf is made in the video below.

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Air Fryer Meatloaf

Delicious air fryer meatloaf made in the air fryer

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time40 mins

Total Time50 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer meatloaf

Servings: 6

Calories: 563kcal

Author: Heather

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/4 cup milk
• 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground mustard

Instructions

• Place eggs, Panko and milk in a large bowl and stir. Mix in ground beef, onion, parsley, Worcestershire, garlic salt and Italian seasoning.
• Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or foil. Place meat mixture in the prepared pan and form a loaf.
• Carefully lift up loaf with the parchment and place in the air fryer basket. Set temperature for 370 degrees for 15 minutes. Check top of meatloaf, if starting to turn brown and crust, place a small piece of foil over meatloaf. Continue cooking at 370 degrees F for another 15 minutes.
• In a small bowl, stir together ketchup, brown sugar and ground mustard to make sauce. After the meatloaf has been cooking 30 minutes, spread half of the sauce over top the meatloaf.
• Continue cooking for another 10-15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
• Let meatloaf rest about 10 minutes before slicing. Add extra sauce if needed.

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 563kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 961mg | Potassium: 644mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 284IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 4mg

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