Savory, tender, and full of flavor, this air fryer meatloaf is a delightful spin on this classic comfort food that will leave your buds (and your whole family) wanting more. Thanks to the air fryer, this delicious meatloaf will cook in less time, making it the ideal easy dinner for busy weeknights!
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❤️ Why you'll love it
This air fry meatloaf is not your ordinary meatloaf – it's a keto-friendly version that doesn't sacrifice flavor while reducing carbs. The air fryer creates a crispy exterior, locks in moisture, and condenses down the simple glaze, ensuring each bite has the perfect texture and flavor.
🥘 Equipment Used
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To make this easy meatloaf recipe, you'll need an air fryer, a large mixing bowl, a spoon, and an instant read thermometer.
🧾 Ingredients Used
- Ground Beef: For best results, use 85% lean ground beef. However, feel free to use any ground beef you have on hand.
- Onions: Chopped onion adds a sweet and savory flavor to this easy air fryer meatloaf recipe.
- Eggs: Eggs act as a binder, holding the meatloaf mixture together.
- Pork rinds: Crushed pork rinds replace traditional breadcrumbs, keeping this easy recipe keto-friendly.
- Almond flour: Almond flour is a low-carb alternative to regular flour, adding a subtle nutty flavor.
- Seasoning and Herbs: Coconut aminos, chopped parsley, garlic powder, dried oregano, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt are used to season the meatloaf, giving it a rich and savory taste.
- Sugar-free ketchup: Sugar-free ketchup is used as a glaze, adding a tangy sweetness without the extra carbs.
🔪 How To Make This Recipe
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl till well incorporated. Shape the meat mixture into a meatloaf shape and place it in the air fryer basket. You can use parchment paper in the air fryer basket for less cleanup.
- Air fry for 15 minutes. Spread sugar-free ketchup glaze on the top and sides of the loaf.
- Cook for 5-10 more minutes. Check to ensure the internal temperature reaches 160F using a thermometer and the insides are no longer pink. Bring out the meatloaf and let it rest for 10 minutes before cutting.
🥫 Storing and Reheating
This air fryer meatloaf is perfect for meal prep. Store leftover meatloaf in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
To reheat, place the meatloaf in the air fryer at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 5 minutes or microwave covered with a damp paper towel, turning each minute until heated.
💭 Tips and Variations
- Feel free to use ground turkey, ground pork, or chicken instead of beef.
- If you like your meatloaf spicy, add more cayenne pepper or some chili flakes to this delicious meatloaf.
- Don’t forget to preheat the air fryer to ensure even cooking throughout.
- Let the meatloaf rest for a few minutes after removing it from the air fryer to allow the juices to redistribute.
- To prevent the meatloaf from becoming too dense, avoid over-mixing the ingredients.
- Consider adding a layer of bacon on top of the meatloaf for added flavor and fat.
- When preparing meatloaf in the air fryer, use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature of the meatloaf reaches at least 160 degrees F.
- Adjust the cook time based on the size and thickness of your meatloaf.
- Spray the meatloaf with cooking oil or olive oil for a crispy exterior.
- Make your meatloaf Italian-style by adding Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, and marinara sauce.
- For a sweeter glaze, you can add swerve brown sugar or use BBQ sauce.
- Stuff the meatloaf with mozzarella or cheddar cheese in the center for cheesy goodness!
- If you don’t have an air fryer, you can bake this meatloaf in a regular oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for around 45 minutes or until cooked through.
🍽️ What can I eat this recipe with?
This air fryer meatloaf recipe pairs well with a variety of sides. You can serve it with a side of Keto Mashed Cauliflower or roasted vegetables for a hearty dinner. These Sauteed Green Beans And Mushrooms, Stir-Fried Brussels Sprouts With Bacon, or Keto Cauliflower Potato Salad are all excellent side dishes for an easy weeknight dinner.
If you want extra flavor, you can also jazz up this recipe with this Spicy Barbecue Sauce or Keto Buffalo Sauce.
👩🍳 Frequently asked questions
What temperature should I cook meatloaf?
The standard cooking temperature for meatloaf is 350 degrees. This temperature ensures that the meatloaf will be fully cooked without drying out. The internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C) before removing from the air fryer oven.
What’s the secret to keeping meatloaf moist?
You can keep your meatloaf moist by adding moisture at every step – this can be done by adding wet seasonings like ketchup, eggs, mustard, or barbecue sauce.
Is meatloaf high in carbs?
While standard meatloaf usually contains bread crumbs, which are a source of carbs, this recipe is intentionally keto-friendly, using pork rinds instead of breadcrumbs to reduce the amount of carbohydrates.
📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Meatloaf
Equipment
- instant read thermometer
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- ½ cup pork rinds
- ½ cup almond flour
- ¼ onion
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoon parsley chopped
- ½ cup sugar-free ketchup
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl till well incorporated.
- Shape the meat mixture into a meatloaf shape and place in the air fryer basket. You can use parchment paper in the air fryer basket for less cleanup.
- Air fry for 15 minutes.
- Spread sugar-free ketchup glaze on the top and sides of the loaf.
- Cook for 5-10 more minutes.
- Check to ensure the internal temperature reaches 160F using a thermometer and the insides are no longer pink.
- Bring out the meatloaf and let it rest for 10 mins before cutting.
Notes
- Feel free to use ground turkey, ground pork, or chicken instead of beef.
- If you like your meatloaf spicy, add more cayenne pepper or some chili flakes to this delicious meatloaf.
- Let the meatloaf rest for a few minutes after removing it from the air fryer to allow the juices to redistribute.
- To prevent the meatloaf from becoming too dense, avoid over-mixing the ingredients.
- When preparing meatloaf in the air fryer, use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature of the meatloaf reaches at least 160 degrees F.
- Adjust the cook time based on the size and thickness of your meatloaf.
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Tayo Oredola is the founder of Low Carb Africa, where she shares healthy, low carb dishes with global flavors. She is passionate about teaching people how to cook drool-worthy dishes while losing weight and living their best lives. Tayo’s recipes have been featured on MSN, Women’s Health, Parade, Yahoo News, Pure Wow, Essence, and other online publications.
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