Juicy Air Fryer Meat Balls with Smoked Sausage
These golden, flavor-packed meat balls combine ground beef with smoky sausage for a crispy-outside, juicy-inside bite every time. Made entirely in the air fryer in under 30 minutes, they work beautifully as a weeknight dinner, party appetizer, or meal-prep staple.
🛒 Ingredients
2 servings
- 500 g (1 lb) ground beef
- 150 g (5 oz) smoked sausage or kielbasa
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 packet (40 g) dry onion soup mix
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
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Directions
- 1
Place the smoked sausage, onion, and garlic in a food processor and pulse until finely minced.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, minced sausage mixture, and dry onion soup mix. Mix thoroughly by hand until evenly combined.
- 3
Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized balls using a spoon or a small ice cream scoop.
- 4
Preheat the air fryer to 200 °C (400 °F) for 3 minutes. Arrange the meat balls in a single layer in the basket.
- 5
Cook for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until deep golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
Rest for 2 minutes before serving with your favorite dipping sauce or a crisp green salad.
💡 Chef's Tip
Don't skip the resting time — it keeps all the juices locked in. For extra depth, add 1 tsp of smoked paprika to the mixture. These freeze beautifully raw; cook straight from frozen at 200 °C for 25 minutes.
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