Forget baking it in the oven. Air Fryer Meatloaf is the tastiest and most tender meatloaf you can make. No stovetop cooking required.
I have had great success cooking hamburgers and meatballs in my air fryer. I mix in a panade of milk and Panko bread crumbs with the ground beef to keep it tender. But the air fryer is really the key to perfectly cooked ground beef. It develops a browned, slightly crispy crust on the outside. But the inside is unbelievably juicy and delicious. Lining the air fryer basket with foil and then parchment paper prevents sticking and keeps the mess to a minimum. And a sweet and tangy glaze is added right at the end to really make this meatloaf a tasty treat your whole family will enjoy.
What you need to make Air Fryer Meatloaf
- Foil
- Parchment Paper
- Ground Beef
- Panko Bread Crumbs
- Milk
- Mayonnaise
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Onion Flakes
- Parsley
- Garlic Powder
- Paprika
- Salt and Pepper
- Ketchup
- Lemon Juice
- Brown Sugar
What to serve with Air Fryer Meatloaf
- Homemade Mashed Potatoes
- Peas
- Caesar Salad
- Stewed Pears
- Brownies
Kitchen Tips
- Fit foil inside of your air fryer basket, then cut a circle of parchment paper (or square – depending on the shape of your air fryer basket) to fit on top of the foil. This prevents sticking and makes cleanup much easier.
- Use an instant read digital thermometer to check the internal temperature of your meatloaf.
- Meatloaf should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.
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Air Fryer Meatloaf
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 1/3 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp onion flakes (dried onion)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp light brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Line your air fryer basket loosely with foil. Place a piece of parchment paper cut to fit the air fryer basket on top of the foil.
- In a large, clean bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, milk, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, onion, parsley, one teaspoon of salt, garlic powder, paprika and pepper.
- Break up the ground beef into small pieces over the breadcrumb mixture.
- Mix with your hands or a spatula until the breadcrumb mixture is well blended into the beef.
- Form the mixture into a meatloaf shape.
- Transfer the meatloaf to the prepared air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes. Check the internal temperature of the meatloaf. It should be at about 150 degrees.
- While the meatloaf is cooking in the air fryer, stir together the ketchup, lemon juice, brown sugar and salt until blended.
- Use a pastry brush or spoon to spread the ketchup glaze over the almost fully cooked meatloaf.
- Air fry the meatloaf with the glaze at 400 degrees F for 5 minutes.
- Check to make sure the internal temperature of the meatloaf is 160 degrees F.
- Allow the meatloaf to rest for about 5 minutes before slicing it to serve.
ali randall says
I just purchased an air fryer and have been looking for easy recipes to use it. Winter calls for meatloaf and I love that this recipe is for the air fryer. I will let you know how it turns out. Delicous I am sure!
foodtasticmom says
Anxious to hear what you think. You’ll just love your air fryer. I sure do!
Taylor Kiser says
Totally making this for dinner! I love finding née recipes to make in my air fryer!
foodtasticmom says
Hope you enjoy it as much as my family did!
Beth Sachs says
My air fryer arrived last week and I’m already obsessed with it. I’m going to be trying this meatloaf out for sure!
foodtasticmom says
I’m definitely obsessed with my air fryer. Enjoy!
April says
The glaze on the meatloaf was so yummy. I love that I can make this in my air fryer.
foodtasticmom says
The glaze is what really takes it over the top!
Angela says
I can never get my meatloaf to come out moist and tender. This recipe has helps me so much. My family loved the topping so much!
foodtasticmom says
So happy to hear this Angela. Thank you for taking the time to rate and comment!
Andrea says
This Air Fryer recipe is so perfect for me. The meatloaf sounds fabulous and I love that I don’t have to make the whole house hot by using the oven.
foodtasticmom says
This is a great point! Air fryers are great any time of year, but in the summer they keep your kitchen cooler.
Jen says
Yes!! I’ve been looking forward to trying out my air fryer for something besides fries and nuggets, haha! Now I can have this comfort food without needing to heat up my house with using the oven. Perfect!
foodtasticmom says
Meatloaf is comfort food for sure. I know you’re going to love it.
Rachna says
This recipe seems perfect for making moist meatloaf. I love air fryer a lot for how truly good these recipes turn out.
foodtasticmom says
Yes! The air fryer really seals in all the juices.
Aimee Mars says
I’ve never thought to do meatloaf in the air fryer before! This is genius and I LOVE meatloaf so this is definitely happening soon in my kitchen.
foodtasticmom says
Glad to hear this. Enjoy!
Dannii says
I am always looking for new ways to use my air fryer and this looks delicious.
foodtasticmom says
It is definitely delicious. I think it’s way better than meatloaf I bake in my oven.