Gyro Inspired Air Fryer Meatballs
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These gyro inspired air fryer meatballs are a quick and easy option for dinner or meal prep! Just mix and cook. Then, combine them with your favorite sides for a yummy meal.
For Christmas this year, I introduced my dad to the wonderful work of cooking with an air fryer. We’ve been using our air fryer to cook tons of things since early fall and now he is in love with it too. Meatballs in the air fryer are one of the easiest things to make. Right now, these gyro inspired air fryer meatballs are our favorite.
Frequently Asked Air Fryer Questions
What is an air fryer and how does an air fryer cook?
An air fryer is a kitchen appliance that is essentially a downsized version of a convection oven. It cooks food by circulating hot air around the food at a high speed. In addition to cooking the food, it produces a thin, crispy layer during the cooking process.
What should I cook in my air fryer?ย
We cook lots of things in ours but here are a few suggestions.
- Chicken Nuggets – Refrigerated nuggets cook in just 5 minutes.
- French Fries
- Cauliflower Gnocchi
- Bacon
- Sausage
- Meatballs are also super delicious in the air fryer and we make them all the time with different meat and spice combinations.
Gyro Inspired Air Fryer Meatball Ingredients
- Ground Beef: You could use ground lamb or a 50-50 mix here for a delicious twist.
- Avocado Oil
- Red Bell Pepper
- Zucchini
- Carrots
- Spices and Seasonings: gyro seasoning, turmeric, coriander, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt combine to give these meatballs in air fryer tons of flavor.
Essential Items for This Recipe
This recipe is made easier with a few tools including an air fryer and meatball scooper. A basket style air fryer or one with shelves will both work fine. This scoop set is perfect because it gives you three sizes to chose from.
This gyro inspired version is gluten free and perfect for a Whole30 or paleo eating journey. I use this recipe for meal prep and make lunches for us to enjoy throughout the week.
What to Serve with Gyro Meatballs
- Mashed Potatoes
- Rice
- Roasted Lemon Potatoes
- Roasted Vegetables
- Greek Salad
I also like to combine these gyro meatballs with tzatziki sauce. The flavors go great together!
More Great Meatball Recipes
If you love this recipe for gyro inspired meatballs, be sure to try these other great meatball recipes:
- Garlic Butter Chicken Meatballs
- Spicy Raspberry Party Meatballs
- Bang Bang Chicken Meatballs
- Instant Pot Cranberry Meatballs
Gyro Air Fryer Meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 red bell pepper finely diced
- 1/2 cup finely diced zucchini
- 1/4 cup finely diced carrots
- 1 1/2 tablespoon gyro seasoning
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat avocado oil over medium heat in a medium skillet. Add bell pepper, zucchini, and carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes or until vegetables begin to soften.1 tablespoon avocado oil, 1 red bell pepper, 1/2 cup finely diced zucchini, 1/4 cup finely diced carrots
- Stir in spices and cook for an additional minute. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.1 1/2 tablespoon gyro seasoning, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef and cooked vegetables. Mix well with hands. Using a meatball scoop, form meat into meatballs. You should get between 12-16 meatballs depending on the size of the scoop you use.1 pound ground beef
- Spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray (I use avocado oil spray). Place meatballs into basket (see note below).
- Cook meatballs at 370 degrees for 12 minutes. Check for doneness and, if necessary, cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
Notes
- Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook the meatballs in two batches.
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