1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
SAUCE:
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce with basil, garlic and oregano
2 tablespoons prepared pesto
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1. Preheat air fryer to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; cook until lightly browned and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, mix sauce ingredients; heat through. Serve with meatballs.
I have been following a keto diet for a year and a half and have lost 130 pounds. With this recipe for air-fryer keto meatballs, you won't miss the breadcrumbs at all! I like to eat these saucy meatballs on their own, but they're also great over zucchini noodles.
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Cook: 10 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatballs in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Preheat air fryer to 350°. Reheat until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Make sauce as directed.
Nutrition Facts
4 meatballs with 1/3 cup sauce: 404 calories, 27g fat (13g saturated fat), 162mg cholesterol, 799mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein.