Air Fryer Greek Meatballs

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Tasty air fryer Greek meatballs made from a combination of pork and beef mince, spring onions, garlic, herbs and cumin. Cooked in the air fryer, these can be served with your favourite veggies and rice.

Two bowls of rice topped with meatballs, sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, lemon wedges, and a dollop of white sauce, placed on a gray surface with blue napkin and forks.

These juicy, flavour-packed Greek-style meatballs are perfect for an easy weeknight meal. Serve them over rice with fresh veggies and tzatziki for a delicious, balanced dish. These Air Fryer Greek Meatball Bowls could also be served with my flavoursome Greek Salad instead of fresh cut veggies if you prefer.

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Air Fryer Greek Meatball Bowls

Ingredient notes:

Assorted ingredients on a countertop including ground beef, white rice, panko breadcrumbs, an egg, herbs, vegetables, garlic, spices, lemon, and a container of tzatziki.

Mince: I've used a combination of 50% pork mince and 50% beef mince. You can any type of mince or combination of mince that adds up to 1kg.
Breadcrumbs: If you don't have panko crumbs you can use regular bread crumbs or even gluten free breadcrumbs.
Tzatziki: Use store-bought for convenience or make your own Tzatziki with my easy recipe.

Note: Scroll to the recipe card for the ingredients, quantities and the full method.

Step by step instructions:

In a large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients. Mix well until evenly combined.

A glass bowl containing ground meat, chopped green onions, fresh herbs, panko breadcrumbs, grated garlic, ground spices, and a cracked egg, ready to be mixed.

Raw ground meat mixed with chopped green onions and seasonings on a wooden surface.

Roll into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.

Raw meatballs arranged in rows on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ready to be cooked.

Uncooked meatballs mixed with chopped green onions and herbs arranged on a flat surface.

Arrange the meatballs in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Air fry at 180°C for 12 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden brown and cooked through. You may need to cook them in batches.

Raw meatballs with chopped green herbs are arranged in a single layer inside an air fryer basket, ready to be cooked.

Twelve cooked meatballs are arranged on the tray inside an air fryer basket.

Divide the cooked rice between serving bowls. Top with cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes and hot meatballs.

A rice cooker with white rice next to a cutting board holding sliced cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, lemon wedges, and a container of creamy sauce.

A plate of cooked meatballs is placed next to a cutting board with sliced cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and lemon wedges.

Dollop tzatziki on top and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

A bowl with meatballs, white rice, sliced cucumber, tomato wedges, red onion, a dollop of tzatziki, a lemon wedge, and a parsley garnish.

Recipe FAQs:

Can I make the meatballs ahead of time?

Yes! This is a Cook 1 Freeze 1 meal, and the full recipe makes 32-34 meatballs - 8 serves. I like to make 1 meal for 4 and freeze the rest of the meatballs for a second meal.

What could I serve instead of rice?

These meatballs also go well with couscous, flatbreads or even in wraps. You can also serve them with a fresh salad for a low-carb option.

A clear Ziploc bag labeled Greek Meatballs filled with uncooked meatballs sits on a wooden surface.

Storage:

Store any leftover cooked meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat in the air fryer until piping hot.

You can freeze the raw meatballs on a tray, then transfer them to a container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Cook straight from frozen in the air fryer, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.

Top tips:

This is a Cook 1 Freeze 1 meal, and the full recipe makes 32-34 meatballs - 8 serves. I like to make 1 meal for 4 and freeze the rest of the meatballs for a second meal.
If you plan on freezing half of the meatballs for another day, you can also reduce sides - ie ½ a cucumber for 4 people.

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Air Fryer Greek Meatball Bowls

Yield: Serves 8

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

These juicy, flavour-packed Greek-style meatballs are perfect for an easy weeknight meal. Serve them over rice with fresh veggies and tzatziki for a delicious, balanced dish.

Ingredients

Meatballs:

500g pork mince
500g beef mince
2 spring onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cup panko crumbs
1 egg
2 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 Tbsp dried mint or mixed herbs
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp cracked black pepper

To Serve:

4 cups cooked white rice
1 cucumber, diced
1 red onion, finely sliced
200g cherry tomatoes, quartered
200g tzatziki (store-bought or homemade)
Lemon wedges, to serve

Instructions

Make the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients. Mix well until evenly combined. Roll into small balls, about the size of a golf ball. Store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to cook. I like to make these ahead of time.
Cook in the air fryer: Arrange the meatballs in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Air fry at 180°C for 12 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden brown and cooked through. You may need to cook them in batches.
Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked rice between serving bowls. Top with cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes and hot meatballs.
Serve: Dollop tzatziki on top and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

This is a Cook 1 Freeze 1 meal and the full recipe makes 32-34 meatballs - 8 serves. I like to make 1 meal for 4 and freeze the rest of the meatballs for a second meal.
If you plan on freezing half of the meatballs for another day, you can also reduce sides - ie ½ a cucumber for 4 people.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 565Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 554mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 39g

Nutritional values are approximate. Please use your own calculations if you require a special diet.

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