Air-Fryer Meat Loaf

Name: Air-Fryer Meat Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 mini meat loaves
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 1/4 cup 2% milk; 1/3 cup crushed saltines; 3 tablespoons chopped onion; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage; Dash pepper; 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1/4 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield 2 mini meat loaves

Test Kitchen Approved

This air-fryer meat loaf is juicy and full of flavor, and it cooks in about half the time as an oven-baked loaf.

Ingredients

1 large egg
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup crushed saltines
3 tablespoons chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage
Dash pepper
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions

In a large bowl, beat egg. Add the milk, cracker crumbs, onion, salt, sage and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Preheat air fryer to 325°. Shape into 2 loaves; place on a greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine ketchup, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce; spoon over meat loaves. Cook until a thermometer reads 160°, 10-15 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts

1 meat loaf: 352 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 164mg cholesterol, 891mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein.

If you're looking for a hearty meal perfect for two, then look no further. This air-fryer meat loaf cooks quickly. Plus, it's easy to double for sandwiches the next day. —Michelle Beran, Claflin, Kansas

Recipe Creator