If you’re looking for a tasty and light idea for an appetizer or a main course, the broccoli meatballs in the air fryer are the perfect choice!

Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, these meatballs are easy and quick to prepare and ideal for those who want to enjoy a healthy dish without sacrificing flavor. Thanks to air frying, they are golden and tasty with the use of very little oil, making them perfect for adults and children alike.

The broccoli meatballs in the air fryer are ideal as finger food or for a quick dinner served with potato puree or simply plain rice.

Try them and you’ll see that your kids will ask for seconds.

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Difficulty: Very Easy
Cost: Economical
Preparation time: 20 Minutes
Portions: 20 Pieces
Cooking methods: Boiling, Air Frying
Cuisine: Italian
Seasonality: All Seasons

Ingredients

10.5 oz broccoli
1 egg
2.8 oz grated Parmigiano cheese
2 tbsps flour
to taste salt
to taste breadcrumbs (for breading)
A few sprays extra virgin olive oil
to taste black pepper

Tools

Air Fryer
Bowl
Potato Masher

Steps

Boil the broccoli in salted water for about 10 minutes, until soft. Drain, place them in a bowl and let them cool slightly.
Mash the broccoli roughly with a fork or a potato masher.
Add the egg, Parmigiano, flour, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.
With damp hands, take small portions of the mixture, form meatballs, and then roll them in breadcrumbs for a uniform breading.
Place the meatballs in the basket of the air fryer, spray a little extra virgin olive oil and cook them at 356°F for 15-18 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking to brown evenly.
Our broccoli meatballs in the air fryer are ready. Serve immediately!
Enjoy your meal,