What matters
Wet cheese makes sealing harder. Dry it thoroughly before shaping.
Everyday cooking Recipe
Air fryer mozzarella meatballs
Air fryer mozzarella meatballs: eight stuffed beef meatballs with a chilling stage. Seal them carefully and check the meat around the filling.
Total time
56 min
Calories
605 kcal
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Enclose the cheese completely
A small cheese centre is enough. Thin meat or an open seam lets mozzarella leak out. Eight meatballs make two meat portions; the 15-minute refrigerator rest is included in preparation.
Dinner
Air Fryer Recipes
Meat
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Recipe
Air fryer mozzarella meatballs
Air fryer mozzarella meatballs: eight stuffed beef meatballs with a chilling stage. Seal them carefully and check the meat around the filling.
Ingredients
2 servings
Method
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1
Prepare
Divide mozzarella into eight pieces and pat dry. Briefly mix beef, crumbs, egg, onion, mustard, salt and pepper; do not taste the raw mixture.
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2
Mix and season
Flatten eight portions of meat, enclose one cheese piece in each and seal into balls. Cover and chill for 15 minutes. Brush the outside with oil.
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3
Cook
If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 180 °C. Cook with space between them for about 18 minutes at 180 °C. Turn gently after 10 minutes. Use separate batches if the basket is crowded.
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4
Check and serve
Measure the meat beside the cheese centre, not just the melted cheese. Serve four meatballs per portion; add any sides separately. Check that the thickest part reaches at least 70 °C for 2 minutes; continue cooking if needed.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer mozzarella meatballs
Serving guidance
Small even balls cook more reliably than a few large ones. Changing their number changes cooking needs.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Replace mozzarella with the same weight of dry Gouda. Nutrition changes.
Add a little dried oregano to the meat mixture. Keep the chilling stage.
Nutrition per serving
605kcal
11.4 gCarbohydrates
44.1 gProtein
42.2 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air fryer mozzarella meatballs
Usually the seam is open or the meat too thin. Enclose a small cheese filling completely.
Not for the same method. The crumbs absorb moisture and the balls become firmer.
No. Check the meat temperature; cheese can melt much earlier.
Four of the eight pieces, without bread, pasta or salad.
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