Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp ketchup (plus more for glaze)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, or BBQ sauce for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Shape mixture into a loaf that fits your air fryer basket or tray.
- Place meatloaf in preheated air fryer and cook for 25 minutes.
- Brush top with ketchup or BBQ sauce and cook an additional 5–10 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Remove from air fryer and let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or a beef-pork mix for variety.
- Add grated veggies like carrots or zucchini for moisture and nutrition.
- Change up the glaze with mustard, BBQ sauce, or brown sugar and tomato paste.
- Shredded cheese can be mixed into the meat for added flavor.
- Resting the loaf after cooking helps it slice cleanly without falling apart.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/4 of loaf)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
