BBQ Meatballs

Beef meatballs air fried until browned, then glazed with a smoky barbecue sauce until sticky and glossy.

TIME BREAKDOWN
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 40 minutes
Vegetarian
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Nuts
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Serves
4 people
Difficulty
Easy

Ingredients

  • 500g beef mince
  • 1 small onion, grated
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 40g dried breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 5 tbsp barbecue sauce
  • 1 tbsp runny honey
  • 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • cooked rice or mashed potato, to serve

Method

  1. Mix the mince, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, paprika, salt and pepper in a large bowl and shape into 20 meatballs.

  2. Preheat the air fryer to 190°C.

  3. Cook the meatballs in two batches, in a single layer, for 10 minutes each, shaking the basket halfway, until browned.

  4. Mix the barbecue sauce, honey and ketchup in a large bowl.

  5. Toss all the hot meatballs in the sauce until coated.

  6. Return the meatballs to the basket and cook for 3 to 4 minutes at 190°C until sticky. Check that there is no pink meat inside.

  7. Serve with rice or mashed potato.