Description
Succulent air fryer pork stuffing meatballs bring classic comfort to dinner tables with minimal effort. Herb-infused meat mingles with savory bread crumbs, creating a delightful twist you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 egg
Starch and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 cup seasoned stuffing mix (crushed)
- ¼ cup milk (or broth)
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried sage
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Cooking Preparation:
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Pulverize the stuffing mix into coarse crumbs within a spacious mixing vessel, creating a textured base for the meatballs.
- Drench the crumbled stuffing with milk, allowing the liquid to permeate and transform the dry mixture into a malleable consistency for approximately 5 minutes.
- Incorporate ground pork into the milk-soaked stuffing, blending thoroughly to ensure uniform distribution of ingredients.
- Gently fold in egg, using it as a binding agent that helps maintain the structural integrity of the meatballs.
- Season the mixture with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, massaging the spices evenly throughout the meat blend.
- Shape the seasoned mixture into uniform spherical portions, rolling between palms to create compact, symmetrical meatballs.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F, preparing the cooking chamber for optimal heat circulation.
- Arrange the formed meatballs in a single layer within the air fryer basket, ensuring minimal contact between each sphere to promote even cooking.
- Cook the meatballs for 10-12 minutes, pausing midway to gently rotate them, guaranteeing a golden-brown exterior and thoroughly cooked interior.
- Verify doneness by checking the internal temperature reaches 160°F using a meat thermometer, ensuring food safety and perfect texture.
- Allow the meatballs to rest for 2-3 minutes after cooking, permitting the juices to redistribute and enhance overall flavor and moisture.
Notes
- Crush stuffing mix coarsely to maintain a rustic texture that helps bind the meatballs together without making them too dense.
- Soak stuffing mix in milk for exactly 5 minutes to ensure moisture absorption without turning the mixture soggy, creating perfectly tender meatballs.
- Consider using low-sodium stuffing mix to control salt levels, especially for those watching their sodium intake or with dietary restrictions.
- Experiment with different stuffing flavors like herb, cornbread, or sage to add unique taste profiles to your meatballs, making them versatile for various meal occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg