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A thick slice of juicy air fryer meatloaf topped with a glossy red ketchup glaze and fresh green parsley on a grey plate.

Easy Air Fryer Meatloaf

This easy air fryer meatloaf is juicy, tender, and packed with classic comfort food flavors. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire-style sauce non-alcoholic
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 370°F (190°C) for 3–4 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit for 1 minute until softened.
  3. Add ground beef, onion, garlic, egg, tomato paste, Worcestershire-style sauce, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and thyme.
  4. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Shape the mixture into a compact loaf that fits your air fryer basket.
  6. Brush with olive oil and spread ketchup evenly on top.
  7. Place the meatloaf on parchment paper or in an air fryer-safe pan and air fry for 18–22 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  8. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can mix a little ketchup and tomato paste together for the topping. Leftovers reheat well in the air fryer.