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Meatballs in the Air Fryer
Temperature
380°F
195°C
Time
10–12
minutes
Done at
165°F
internal
How to make it
- Set the air fryer to 380°F (195°C). A 2–3 minute preheat is optional but helps browning.
- Cook for 10–12 minutes. Shake the basket once or twice during cooking.
- Check doneness with a thermometer: it's ready at an internal temperature of 165°F.
Tip: Shake once. Finish in sauce on the stove if you want them saucy.
Times assume a standard 1500–1800W basket air fryer. Compact or very full baskets can need 2–3 extra minutes; large oven-style units often finish a bit sooner.
Cooking from an oven recipe instead? The conversion calculator turns any oven temperature and time into air fryer settings.