Give those frozen meatballs a makeover with this Air Fryer Frozen Meatballs recipe! Tender meatballs are smothered in a perfectly paired sweet apricot and Thai chili sauce, making this dish the star of dinnertime.
EQUIPMENT
- Air Fryer
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Pan
INGREDIENTS
- 24 oz frozen meatballs
- 18 oz apricot jelly
- 1 cup sweet Thai chili sauce
- fresh parsley, optional
INSTRUCTIONS
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil.
- Add frozen meatballs to the air fryer in a single layer.
- Spray the top of each meatball with cooking oil and cook for 6 minutes at 380°F.
- Open the basket, shake the meatballs, and cook for another 6 minutes.
- While they’re cooking, pour apricot jelly and Thai chili sauce into a large microwaveable bowl. Heat this mixture for a minute in the microwave to thin it, then whisk together thoroughly.
- Once the meatballs are done cooking, add them to the bowl and toss to coat.
- Pour the coated meatballs and sauce into a foil or glass pan that fits in your air fryer, and air fry at 350°F for 5 more minutes.
- Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm.
NOTES
- This recipe makes about 50 meatballs, so it’s great to bring to a potluck. Cook them in your air fryer and pop them into a crock pot to keep warm.
- If your air fryer is on the smaller side, you may have to cook the meatballs in batches.
- Use different jam and sauce combinations to mix up the flavors! Cranberry sauce and ketchup also make a great flavor combination!
NUTRITION
Calories: 299kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 293mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 1gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
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