Use the appropriate baking pan
The mould must leave air all around and be safely placed under the heating element. Check dimensions before filling on the cold device.
German Recipe
Air Fryer Meatloaf
Bread, onion and egg bind the meat mass. The glaze is added only in the second half of the cooking period and thus remains aromatic instead of burnt.
Total time
1 hr 5 min
Calories
495 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Medium
Why this recipe works
Small meatloaf for four portions
An air fryer roast should be shallower and smaller than a classic oven portion. A suitable metal shape picks up leaking juice while the surface remains free. Minced meat must be fully cooked; internal temperature measurement is more reliable than the view of the cut.
Dinner
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Air Fryer Recipes
Recipe
Air Fryer Meatloaf
A compact meatloaf cooks juicyly in an air fryer in a small baking pan and finally gets a spicy tomato-mustard glaze.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Soak the bread roll
Chop the bread rolls, pour milk over them, let them rest for 8 minutes and then squeeze thoroughly.
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2
Precook onion
Cook onion cubes with a teaspoon of water in a pan or microwave for 2 minutes and let cool.
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3
Mix gently
Mix minced meat, bread rolls, onion, egg, mustard, marjoram, salt and pepper only until everything is distributed.
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4
Give in baking pan
Oil a metal shape about 18 cm long thin. Form the mass into a flat loaf and place it in with a little distance to the sides.
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5
Pre-cooking and glazing
Preheat the air fryer to 180 °C. Cook meatloaf for 22 minutes. Mix ketchup and vinegar and spread the surface with it.
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6
Prepared cooking
Cook for another 10 to 13 minutes until the centre reaches at least 72 °C. Leave to rest for 8 minutes and then cut.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air Fryer Meatloaf
Do not compact mass
Strong kneading makes the meatloaf firm. Mix the ingredients loosely and form the loaf only so strongly that it holds together.
Cook in the middle completely
Minced meat can not be safe inside despite brown surface. Laterally measure to the centre.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Place two hard-cooked, peeled eggs in the middle and completely enclose with minced meat.
Use poultry chopping, add two tablespoons of breadcrumbs and also reach at least 72 °C internal temperature.
Nutrition per serving
495kcal
20.0 gCarbohydrates
37.0 gProtein
29.0 gFat
Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air Fryer Meatloaf
A flat meatloaf of 600 g meat takes about 32 to 35 minutes at 180 °C plus rest.
At least 72 °C in the middle. Insert the thermometer sideways so that the thickest area is really measured.
A baking pan is recommended because it picks up juice and fat. Directly in the basket, the underside can dry out more strongly.
Ketchup contains sugar and would be too dark throughout the cooking time. Late glazing protects taste and colour.
You can mould the mixture on the same day and cool it covered. Due to raw minced meat, process quickly and cook completely.
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