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Air fryer meatloaf

Published: May 5, 2020 · Modified: Jun 16, 2020 by heather · This post may contain affiliate links

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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.

meatloaf on parchment paper with broccoli

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. 

Meatloaf mixture in bowl, in air fryer and cooked in air fryer with sauce

  • 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. 

bowl with ketchup, brown sugar and ground mustard

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. 

Cooked meatloaf in air fryer

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.

*** If you made this recipe, please feel free to leave a comment and rating below. 

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

meatloaf on parchment paper with broccoli
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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.

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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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Comments

  1. Penny says

    January 2, 2021 at 11:27 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks for the recipe. I’m cooking mine now. I love anything I ca air fry!

    Reply
  2. Kathleen says

    October 27, 2020 at 3:41 pm

    5 stars
    This was amazing! I used a medium only and about 3/4 cup of green bell pepper. This will be my go to meatloaf recipe!

    Reply
  3. Ashley Godsey says

    October 3, 2020 at 7:30 pm

    I don’t see serving size suggestion. Info is for a diabetic

    Reply
  4. Kim says

    September 28, 2020 at 4:47 pm

    Trying this. Only thing is, does there messy cook ON the parchment paper IN the air fryer, or only the meaty after it is formed?

    Reply
    • heather says

      September 28, 2020 at 5:26 pm

      Hi Kim,

      I actually cook mine with the parchment in the air fryer. You can poke a few holes in the parchment to allow air to circulate around the meatloaf. I actually, didn’t poke any holes and it cooks fine. You could place just the meatloaf itself in the air fryer basket also and it will cook fine.

      Reply
  5. Nancy says

    August 12, 2020 at 2:46 am

    5 stars
    This recipe worked very well with Impossible Plant Based Ground “Beef”! I also substituted A1 instead of Worcestershire as I am vegetarian. I will definitely make this again!

    Reply
    • heather says

      August 12, 2020 at 12:58 pm

      I am so glad you enjoyed! You inspired me to try it with the plant based beef too.

      Reply
  6. Carolyn says

    July 29, 2020 at 6:37 pm

    My grill will not set temp at 370 so I had to choose between 365 & 375

    Reply
    • heather says

      July 30, 2020 at 2:30 am

      Either or those is fine. Just check to make sure your internal temperature reaches 165 degrees when finished cooking.

      Reply
  7. Jackie says

    June 16, 2020 at 12:03 am

    This looks delish. How much milk?

    Reply
    • heather says

      June 16, 2020 at 2:27 am

      Thanks Jackie! 1/4 cup milk. Enjoy!!

      Reply
  8. Debbie says

    May 7, 2020 at 6:25 pm

    5 stars
    Yo! This literally made me hungry. It’s looking so good.

    Reply
  9. Cathy Mini says

    May 7, 2020 at 7:43 am

    Wow, that was so cool, I never heard that air fryer looks so interesting, I’ll check it out and I love the meatloaf looks so delicious. yummy

    Reply
  10. Swathi says

    May 7, 2020 at 4:54 am

    5 stars
    Air fryer meatloaf looks delicious Great meal. I like that we can Air fry loaf. That sauce looks delicious

    Reply
  11. Barbies Beauty Bits says

    May 6, 2020 at 11:37 pm

    I’ve been so wanting an airfryer. And I love me some meatloaf. Gonna have to make one.

    Reply
  12. Monica says

    May 6, 2020 at 7:19 pm

    I’m convinced there’s nothing the air fryer can’t do! I would love to try this meatloaf.

    Reply
  13. Beth says

    May 6, 2020 at 5:45 pm

    I can’t remember the last time I had meatloaf, but it was a favorite when I was a kid. Yours looks delicious!

    Reply
  14. Rena says

    May 6, 2020 at 1:37 pm

    5 stars
    What a great idea! I bet it is delicious and probably a lot less greasy than cooking it the traditional way.

    Reply
  15. AK says

    May 6, 2020 at 1:01 pm

    Oh delicious! Meatloaf is such a comfort food to make!

    Reply
  16. Tasheena says

    May 6, 2020 at 2:53 am

    5 stars
    This turned out great. I would’ve never guessed to make meatloaf in a air fryer.

    Reply
  17. Liz says

    May 6, 2020 at 2:29 am

    This looks so scrumptious! I seriously need to invest in an air fryer.

    Reply
  18. Heather says

    May 5, 2020 at 8:51 pm

    I mostly use mine for the kids nuggets and fries. Have to try!

    Reply
  19. Sarah Bailey says

    May 5, 2020 at 8:13 pm

    Honestly, I am amazed at the things you can do in an air fryer I had no idea you could do things like meatloaf in it!

    Reply
  20. Pam Wattenbarger says

    May 5, 2020 at 6:59 pm

    We make meatloaf in our air fryer too. I love how simple it is. I’ve got to try your recipe too.

    Reply
  21. Amber Myers says

    May 5, 2020 at 6:22 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so good! I love meatloaf. I really need to get an air fryer. I keep seeing all sorts of great recipes using one.

    Reply
  22. GiGi Eats says

    May 5, 2020 at 6:19 pm

    5 stars
    Air Fryer ANYTHING is my jam!! I haven’t done meatloaf (YET)… But I air fry salmon EVERY SINGLE DAY!

    Reply
  23. Jen says

    May 5, 2020 at 4:29 pm

    Yum, I haven’t had meatloaf in ages. It always reminds of my grandpa that I was very close to. Meatloaf was his favorite!

    Reply

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