Air Fryer Meatloaf

An easy comfort food meal idea that's deliciously juicy, perfectly cooked, and budget-friendly, this Air Fryer Meatloaf is the BEST meatloaf recipe!

Course Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine American, Diner Food, Dinner, North American

Keyword Air Fryer Meatloaf, Meatloaf, Meatloaf Recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 21

Resting Time 5

Total Time 36

Servings servings

Calories 397kcal

Author Chrissie

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup ritz cracker crumbs or panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk or use dairy-free milk, if desired
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 medium onions finely diced (approximately 1 cup)
4 cloves of garlic finely minced
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons pepper
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 eggs
2 pounds ground beef use regular or lean

Glaze:

1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sriracha or other hot sauce optional

Instructions

Add all the ingredients to a large bowl, except the meat. Mix everything together very well until it's combined.
Add the meat and mix with your hands until the paste you created in the bottom of the bowl is well distributed throughout the meat mixture. Avoid over-mixing; mix only until completely incorporated.
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (190 Celsius).
Pierce holes in the bottom and sides of the 2 aluminum loaf pans with a toothpick or wooden skewer. Divide the meat mixture between loaf pans.
Press the meat mixture down into the pans so no air pockets remain.
Air fry for 18 minutes.
While the meatloaf cooks, mix together the glaze ingredients.
Carefully tip the meatloaf out of the loaf pan into the air fryer, bottom side up.
Spoon the glaze onto the loaves, coating them generously on all sides.
Air fry for 3-5 more minutes until the glaze looks toasty and the internal temperature is 160 degrees Fahrenheit (71 degrees Celsius).
Let the loaves rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Video

Notes

Oven Instructions

Preheat to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celcius). Bake for 30 minutes on a baking rack in a pan. Tip meatloaf over from the loaf pan on the rack and brush glaze generously on all sides. Broil or bake for 10-15 minutes or until internal temp is 160 degrees Fahrenheit (71 degrees Celcius).

Storage Instructions

Once cooked, store this meatloaf in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Freezer Instructions

Store this meatloaf in the freezer in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. It can be stored before or after baking/air frying. If freezing raw, thaw in the fridge for 24 hours, then bake as directed in the recipe. If freezing cooked, thaw in the fridge for 24 hours, then reheat.

Reheating Instructions

Reheat this meatloaf in the microwave or in the oven in a baking dish, covered with foil or a lid, at about 325 degrees Fahrenheit just until heated through.

Make-Ahead Instructions

To make this meatloaf ahead of time, prepare as directed and store in an airtight container before baking. The unbaked meatloaf can be frozen for up to 3 months and refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Serving Size

This recipe makes two meatloaves (16 slices total). One serving size is 2 slices.

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