MEATLOAF IN AIR FRYER

close up of slices of meatloaf on a plate, bowl of sauce next to forks in the background

Incredibly moist, tender and flavourful, this Meatloaf in the Air Fryer might claim your new favourite way of cooking meatloaf. A deliciously hearty meal for the entire family any night of the week!

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Ingredients

FOR THE MEATLOAF

2 pounds Ground Beef
1 cup Onion* diced
2 Cloves Garlic minced
1 Egg
2 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped
2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese grated
1 tbsp Ketchup (sugar free if Keto)
1 tbsp Mustard
1.5 tsp Italian Seasoning
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
1 tsp Salt
¼ tsp Black Pepper

FOR THE KETO BBQ GLAZE

¼ cup (Sugar Free) Ketchup
2 tbsp Coconut Aminos
¼ tsp Onion Powder
¼ tsp Garlic Powder

Instructions

If your air fryer requires preheating, do so now to 400°F.
Combine the ingredients for the meatloaf in a large bowl.
I find it best to use my hands to do this however, be careful not to overwork the meat.
Coat the bottom of a 9x5 loaf pan with a piece of plastic wrap.
Loosely transfer the meat mixture into the loaf pan.
Use your hands or a rubber spatula to fill the cracks and edges being careful not to pack it in tooooo firm. If you don't have a loaf pan, just shape it using your hands.
Turn the meatloaf out onto the baking sheet that came with the air fryer lined with parchment paper. If needed, smooth out the sides and edges of the meatloaf with your hands shifting around some of the meat to fill any holes. Don't worry too much about the top, as that part will be covered by the glaze.
Air fry the meatloaf at 400°F for 20 minutes (on the bake setting, if you have one).
While the meatloaf is cooking, add the ingredients for the BBQ glaze in a small bowl.
Mix until well combined.
Pull the meatloaf out of the air fryer when it beeps. Using a basting brush, brush the BBQ glaze all over the top and sides of the meatloaf.
Return it to the air fryer and air fry an additional 5 minutes.
Let rest for 10 minutes before transferring to a cutting board and cutting into thick slices. Serve hot. Enjoy!

Notes

Some of you may find 1 cup of onion too much for this air fryer meatloaf recipe. If you're not an onion lover like I am, considering only using 1/2 cup (and chopping them a little smaller) or you might find them a little overpowering.

You might have some glaze left, depending on how heavy you initially decide to go with it. If I do have some extra, I'll serve it alongside the meatloaf for dipping or save it to reglaze the leftover pieces before reheating them.

Since every air fryer is different, you may need to add more or less time depending. The meatloaf is done when an instant meat thermometer reads 160ºF.

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