Ricotta meatballs in air fryer, a quick and tasty main dish, perfect for everyday dinner. It is just a variation of my pan-fried spinach and potato meatballs recipe, equally easy to prepare and delicious.
For this recipe, I used cow’s milk ricotta, to which I added eggs, grated cheese, and chives for flavor. If you prefer, you can replace the chives with other aromatic herbs of your choice: basil, thyme, or oregano. Once the meatballs are formed, roll them in breadcrumbs and then into the air fryer for a light and quick cooking.
These meatballs are also great fried in plenty of seed oil for an appetizing aperitif and can also be baked in the oven. A very simple and appetizing recipe that is prepared in a few easy steps. Curious to find out how to prepare it? Then let’s go to the kitchen, because the ricotta meatballs in air fryer will be ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 244.25 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 15.30 (g) of which sugars 1.30 (g)
- Proteins 14.44 (g)
- Fat 13.93 (g) of which saturated 7.16 (g)of which unsaturated 4.29 (g)
- Fibers 0.91 (g)
- Sodium 1,032.24 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 91 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 9 oz ricotta
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plus more for breading)
- 1 tbsp chives
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
Tools
- Air fryer
- Bowl
- Cutting board
- Knife
Steps
Place the ricotta in a bowl and add the egg, grated cheese, and chopped chives. Season with salt and pepper, add the breadcrumbs, and start mixing with a spoon until you obtain a smooth and fairly compact mixture.
Take some of the mixture and form meatballs about the size of a walnut. Then pass them in breadcrumbs and place them in the fryer basket. Add a drizzle of oil and cook at 385°F for 15 minutes, shaking the basket occasionally.
Once they are well golden, remove them from the basket and serve.
Storage and Tips for Ricotta Meatballs in Air Fryer
You can store them in the refrigerator for 1 or 2 days in a container with a lid. Great also for an aperitif. You can heat them for a few minutes again in the fryer, or in the microwave to serve them hot.
FAQ Questions and Answers for Ricotta Meatballs in Air Fryer
Can you bake the meatballs in the oven?
Yes, you can bake them in the oven, or fry them in plenty of seed oil.
