Making air fryer meatloaf is an easy way to make your favorite comfort food, cooked to perfection. This meatloaf is full of flavor, done in less than thirty minutes!
I love making different meatloaf recipes, like Copycat Cracker Barrel Meatloaf. I've also used ground turkey and ground pork to make meatloaf. But this delicious classic meatloaf recipe is made with lean ground beef, and is the perfect weeknight dinner, that will be a family favorite.
Air Fryer Meatloaf Ingredients
I make this air fryer meatloaf recipe in a Cosori Air Fryer. Besides an air fryer, to make this air fryer meatloaf recipe you need just a few ingredients.
- ground beef- for less grease, use leaner ground beef
- bread crumbs
- egg
- milk
- onion-chopped, I use yellow onion
- garlic clove-minced, or garlic powder
- salt
- black pepper
Sauce:
- ketchup
- brown sugar
- Worcestershire sauce
Directions:
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In a large bowl, combine the lean ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, milk, onion, and seasonings. Stir together until the ingredients are well mixed and onion and seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the ground beef.
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Shape the meatloaf mixture into a loaf shape and place on top of a piece of air fryer parchment paper or small pan or tray in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 380 degrees F for 16-18 minutes cook time, until internal temperature of meatloaf is 160 degrees F.
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While the meatloaf is cooking, in a small bowl, combine the glaze ingredients of ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and Worcestershire Sauce. Stir together until well combined.
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Once the meatloaf is done cooking, remove basket from air fryer and brush sauce on top of the entire loaf. Return meatloaf to air fryer oven and cook again at 380 degrees F for an additional 2-3 minutes cooking time.
FAQ's
Use a digital meat thermometer to check it's internal temperature. It should reach 160 degrees F when done. If using less than a pound of ground beef or more than 2 pounds of ground beef, cooking times may need to be adjusted, so using a thermometer helps ensure doneness.
Yes. You can put aluminum foil in the air fryer. Just be sure to fold the sides of the piece of foil up while air frying so the air can flow. If using a piece of parchment paper, poke holes in the bottom for air flow.
Wrap leftovers and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3-5 days. A slice of leftover meatloaf in between bread makes a delicious sandwich!
Place slices of meatloaf in the air fryer basket, lined with parchment paper. Air fry at 350 degrees F for 3-5 minutes until the meat is heated.
For easy side dishes, make air fryer veggies like green beans, asparagus, carrots, or potatoes.
Tips:
If top of meatloaf is darkening before it is done cooking, place a sheet of foil over meatloaf to prevent the top burning.
Add additional ¼ cup ketchup to the glaze for extra sauce.
For an extra burst of flavor, add ½ teaspoon of garlic powder to the meat mixture, or substitute breadcrumbs with Progresso Italian seasoning breadcrumbs. Add more or less salt and pepper to your taste.
You can top meatloaf with shredded cheddar or parmesan cheese for a different taste.
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Air Fryer Meatloaf
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- ⅔ cup milk
- ½ medium onion chopped
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Meatloaf Sauce
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, milk, onion, and seasonings. Stir together until the ingredients are well mixed and onion and seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the ground beef.
- Shape the meatloaf into a loaf and place on top of a piece of air fryer parchment paper or small pan or tray. Air fry at 380 degrees F for 16-18 minutes.
- While the meatloaf is cooking, in a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and Worcestershire Sauce. Stir together until well combined.
- Once the meatloaf is done cooking, open basket, and brush sauce on top. Return basket to air fryer and air fry at 380 degrees F for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition
*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.
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Looks yummy! Think I'll have to try this.
Can you use regular parchment paper?
Hi Caryn,
I have used regular parchment paper, but then poked holes in it to keep the air flow moving.
I have two air fryers that I haven't used because I didn't know how to use them, one is like a toaster oven the other one is a big one. I just recently found your website and you make it look so easy. Love your recipes! Thanks!
Thank you! So glad you found us!
Love a great taste of the meat loaf thank you for your sharing ..help 😊
had to triple the time in my airfryer to reach 160 degrees internal temp... Have a Phillips airfryer and my first thought after looking at the recipe time was, it doesnt seem possible. In my case, it was not.
We definitely try and make a point in all of the recipes to let you know we use a Cosori air fryer, so if you are using a different air fryer, you will definitely need to adjust the cook time as all air fryers cook a little differently. In your case, now you know you should use extra time to ensure foods are cooked through. 🙂
Can I use a silicone basket to cook my meatloaf in?
Absolutely. I shaped mine and placed it directly in the basket. You may need to add a minute or two to the cook time if using silicone basket.
I think this was the best meat loaf I ever made. I tweaked the
recipe just a tad and added a meatloaf seasoning packet (if using one, don’t add the salt to the meat) I think the glaze was the best part. And I added fried onions that you can get in a can to the top of the glaze for the last few minutes in the oven. Delicious. Thank you for the recipe.
Thank you! So glad you liked it! And fried onions are my favorite! I may have to try that!