Meatballs and Potatoes in the Air fryer

Air fryer Meatballs and Potatoes Recipe

Meatballs and potatoes are some of the foods the air fryer cooks to perfection, a great weeknight meal that’s packed full of flavor and gets ready in less 15 mins.

While you can make this recipe with my air fryer meatballs from scratch, using precooked frozen meatballs makes this recipe faster. It for these quick recipes I usually have Costco meatballs in my freezer and also for when I don’t have ground beef at home or if I forget to pull it out of the freezer in time to thaw.

If you love ground beef recipes, you could also make smoked meatloaf to serve with potatoes, it’s so good!

Why you’ll love this recipe

There are many reasons why we love this recipe and we kinda feel you’d love it too.

• Quick and easy: Dinner is ready in less than 30 mins
• Picky eater approved: This is a winning recipe with the kiddos. They love it.
• Few ingredients: Minimal ingredients no hassle just deliciousness

What you’ll need

• Frozen precooked meatballs or these ingredients if making meatballs from scratch; Ground beef, Breadcrumbs, Egg, Spice blend. Check out this post on how to make meatballs from scratch for details.
• Potatoes (Irish, russet, Idaho etc) cut into cubes
• Salt
• Parsley
• Garlic
• Oil

How to make meatballs and potatoes in the air fryer

This is an overview of the recipe with step by step photos. Scroll down to end of post for a printable recipe card with full recipe and instructions.

Making the meatballs from scratch

Mix all the meatball ingredients together till just combined. Scoop out to form balls 2 Tablespoons per meatball. Set uncooked meatballs aside.

Season the cubed potatoes and place in the air fryer. Cool at 400°F / 200°C for 5 mins, shake basket then add ½ of the uncooked meatballs to that potatoes in the air fryer, cook for 5 mins flip and cook for another 5 - 7 mins or until internal temp of meatball is 165°F / 74°C and the potatoes are fork tender.

Using frozen meatballs

Season the cubed potatoes, place in the air fryer and roast at 400°F / 200°C for 7 mins shake or flip potatoes then add the frozen meatballs in the basket and cook for another 8 mins. Let it rest for 2 mins before serving

Variations and Optional add-ins

There are many ways to dress up this air fry meatballs and potatoes. Below are our Add veggies like carrots and peas. Zucchini, broccoli etc.

Meatballs and Potatoes in tomato sauce

Cooked in delicious tomato or marinara sauce then topped with cheese and baked or broiled in the air fryer or oven.

Cheesy baked potatoes and meatballs

Cooked in bechamel sauce and topped with cheese.

Meatballs and potatoes casserole

Slices of potatoes baked with meatballs and topped with cheese.

How to store and reheat

This recipe is best eaten on the day it’s made however if you must, you can make up to 2 days ahead and stored in an air tight container for 2 days in the refrigerator.

Reheat in the air fryer at 400°F / 200°C for 3 to 5 mins

Tips

• Irrespective of if you are making from scratch or using frozen precooked meatballs, you will start to cook the potatoes first.
• You can use any type of meatball for this recipe. Chicken and Turkey meatballs would work perfectly.
• If making from scratch, use a meat thermometer to ensure the meatballs.
• Do not overcrowd the basket, cook in batches if needed.

FAQs

What is the internal temperature for fully cooked meatballs?

The internal temperature of fully cooked meatballs is 165°F / 74°C.

Can I cook meatballs and potatoes in the air fryer?

Yes you can do so. That’s what this recipe is all about.

How long does it take to cook this recipe

Though all air fryers are different, on the average it would cook any where from 15 to 20 mins.