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Air fryer meatballs cooked and tossed in a glaze.

Air Fryer Frozen Meatballs

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.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 299
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 24 oz frozen meatballs
  • 18 oz apricot jelly
  • 1 cup sweet Thai chili sauce
  • fresh parsley optional

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Pan

Method
 

  1. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil.
  2. Add frozen meatballs to the air fryer in a single layer.
  3. Spray the top of each meatball with cooking oil and cook for 6 minutes at 380°F.
  4. Open the basket, shake the meatballs, and cook for another 6 minutes.
  5. 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.
  6. Once the meatballs are done cooking, add them to the bowl and toss to coat.
  7. 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.
  8. 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!