Air Fryer Meatloaf

Air Fryer Meatloaf

This simple air fryer meatloaf is easy to make and ready to eat in less than an hour.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 mushrooms, thickly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed

Directions

Step 1
Preheat an air fryer to 392 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2
Combine ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, thyme, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Knead and mix thoroughly. Transfer mixture to a small loaf pan. Smooth the top, press in mushrooms, and coat with olive oil.

Step 3
Roast meatloaf in the preheated air fryer until nicely browned, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (72 degrees C).

Step 4
Let meatloaf rest at least 10 minutes before slicing into wedges and serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

297
Calories
19g
Fat
6g
Carbs
25g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 297
% Daily Value *
Total Fat19g 24%
Saturated Fat6g 32%
Cholesterol126mg 42%
Sodium707mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate6g 2%
Dietary Fiber1g 3%
Total Sugars1g
Protein25g
Vitamin C3mg 13%
Calcium33mg 3%
Iron3mg 15%
Potassium361mg 8%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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    • 6 years ago

    Sooooo good & soooo easy. Th only things I skipped were the pepper & mushrooms simply because I don’t like them & oil because I didn’t feel it was needed & it wasn’t. The loaf was moist & tender, held its shape & tasted yummy. I’ll be repeating this experience again.

    • 6 years ago

    Sooooo good & soooo easy. Th only things I skipped were the pepper & mushrooms simply because I don’t like them & oil because I didn’t feel it was needed & it wasn’t. The loaf was moist & tender, held its shape & tasted yummy. I’ll be repeating this experience again.

    • 5 years ago

    I made this, delicious! Changed it for my fryer, no oil or mushrooms and used crushed crackers.. Split meatloaf into 4 equal balls. cooked it at 365f for 8 minutes, then coated with catsup and cooked for another 5 mins, perfect.

    • 5 years ago

    I made this, delicious! Changed it for my fryer, no oil or mushrooms and used crushed crackers.. Split meatloaf into 4 equal balls. cooked it at 365f for 8 minutes, then coated with catsup and cooked for another 5 mins, perfect.

    • 5 years ago

    Excellent! Left off the thyme and put more ketchup and onions. We all love it!

    • 5 years ago

    Excellent! Left off the thyme and put more ketchup and onions. We all love it!

    • 5 years ago

    I tried this for the first time tonight. I love salt, but it was way too salty! I will definitely cut the salt by half next time. I omitted the oil and mushrooms and didn’t feel it was missing anything. Also, I cooked it for 30 minutes instead of 25 and it was over cooked. My mistake! Lol.

    • 5 years ago

    Time/Temp was off, burnt the top and didn’t cook the middle. May try again but will have to make adjustments.

    • 5 years ago

    i made meat loaf in the air fryer and I couldn’t get it up to temperature (165 degrees) so i had to throw it out. when i researched cooking meat loaf in an air fryer, i discovered that the only benefit of cooking this way is that it reduces cook time

    • 5 years ago

    Outside black and inside still not done. I am not thrilled with the look but it tastes ok (after scraping off the over cooked edges. Recipe seems ok. Don’t see advantage in using the air fryer as cooking time almost the same as oven time.

    • 5 years ago

    This was a very good meat loaf. I will make it again. The cooking time was perfect.

    • 5 years ago

    This was a very good meat loaf. I will make it again. The cooking time was perfect.

    • 5 years ago

    I made it and I will make it again! It turned outperfectly cooked, juicy and the seasoning was great throughout the loaf.

    • 5 years ago

    I made it and I will make it again! It turned outperfectly cooked, juicy and the seasoning was great throughout the loaf.

    • 5 years ago

    It was delicious!! I will be making this one again. The only other ingredient I added was one tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.

    • 5 years ago

    It was delicious!! I will be making this one again. The only other ingredient I added was one tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.

    • 5 years ago

    This recipe cooking in an air fryer was truly one of the best meatloafs my husband and I have eaten in years! I used Panko bread crumbs and did not use the mushrooms but lighly wiped olive oil on top -the top of the loaf was brownish black and DELICIOUS!

    • 5 years ago

    This recipe cooking in an air fryer was truly one of the best meatloafs my husband and I have eaten in years! I used Panko bread crumbs and did not use the mushrooms but lighly wiped olive oil on top -the top of the loaf was brownish black and DELICIOUS!

    • 5 years ago

    It was awesome in my air fryer, I did not use the mushroom just didn?t have any

    • 5 years ago

    It was awesome in my air fryer, I did not use the mushroom just didn?t have any

    • 5 years ago

    very good will make it again

    • 5 years ago

    very good will make it again

    • 5 years ago

    no changes and yes, will make again

    • 5 years ago

    no changes and yes, will make again

    • 4 years ago

    Yes I would definitely make itagain. It was juicy and flavorful.

    • 4 years ago

    Yes I would definitely make itagain. It was juicy and flavorful.

    • 4 years ago

    I didn?t put onion (my husband can?t eat), but added onion powder. It was great, but won?t cook as long.

    • 4 years ago

    I didn?t put onion (my husband can?t eat), but added onion powder. It was great, but won?t cook as long.

    • 4 years ago

    Next time we will set oven to 390 degrees F because I could not set it to 392 and put it on 395. The top was too dark but the family loved it anyways.

    • 4 years ago

    Next time we will set oven to 390 degrees F because I could not set it to 392 and put it on 395. The top was too dark but the family loved it anyways.

    • 4 years ago

    No changes

    • 4 years ago

    No changes

    • 4 years ago

    Too much thyme and salt however easy recipe and I would make it again

    • 4 years ago

    I had no idea a meatloaf could be made in an Airfryer. I skipped the mushrooms but it was still delicious! I?ll definitely make this again.

    • 4 years ago

    Temperature all wrong was practically burnt on the outside and uncooked on the inside! Will never use this recipe again!

    • 4 years ago

    I used impossible ground no meat which comes on 12 oz.. packs. I also added 1 tab. Of pimiento. I have been on a plant based diet. Could not believe how good it tasted. I also cut the cooking time down too since I had only12 ox. Of meat.

    • 4 years ago

    I used impossible ground no meat which comes on 12 oz.. packs. I also added 1 tab. Of pimiento. I have been on a plant based diet. Could not believe how good it tasted. I also cut the cooking time down too since I had only12 ox. Of meat.

    • 4 years ago

    I made this meat loaf for my husband and I and it was delicious and fast with enough left overs for lunch the next day. This recipe is great for a small family and delicious.

    • 4 years ago

    I made this meat loaf for my husband and I and it was delicious and fast with enough left overs for lunch the next day. This recipe is great for a small family and delicious.

    • 3 years ago

    The only thing I changed was to add some salsa instead of onions and mushrooms. very juicy and flavorful!

    • 3 years ago

    The only thing I changed was to add some salsa instead of onions and mushrooms. very juicy and flavorful!

    • 3 years ago

    This was fantastic although I suggest a couple mods. Much less fresh thyme – I used less than a tsp and that was plenty. After 30 minutes the outside was beautifully dark brown, but the internal temp was 130F. I the deeper I went in, the cooler it got. I took it out of the baking pan and put it on the browning plate in the air fryer. Internal temperature came up from 130F to 160+ within 6-10 minutes. No baking dish next time. I?m guessing it might interfere with hot air circulation, which is what an air fryer is all about. BTW, the 392 temperature is just the direct result of converting 200C to F. I think I?ll make another for breakfast with a couple eggs over easy on a big fat slice. Enjoy!

    • 3 years ago

    This was fantastic although I suggest a couple mods. Much less fresh thyme – I used less than a tsp and that was plenty. After 30 minutes the outside was beautifully dark brown, but the internal temp was 130F. I the deeper I went in, the cooler it got. I took it out of the baking pan and put it on the browning plate in the air fryer. Internal temperature came up from 130F to 160+ within 6-10 minutes. No baking dish next time. I?m guessing it might interfere with hot air circulation, which is what an air fryer is all about. BTW, the 392 temperature is just the direct result of converting 200C to F. I think I?ll make another for breakfast with a couple eggs over easy on a big fat slice. Enjoy!

    • 3 years ago

    I loved the flavor of this recipe, but I used Italian seasoned bread crumbs. I?m a new air fryer user (got one for Christmas). So far everything I?ve made has been too salty, even though the recipes were for air frying, and I?m big on salt. Therefore, I reduced the salt to a half a teaspoon. I also added a brown sugar, mustard and ketchup glaze from another recipe 10 minutes before time ended. The meatloaf was already getting really brown, so I hoped the glaze would slow that process. However, the glaze was super crispy. I have a Ninja and chose the roast option to cook my meatloaf. The default temp was 325. Im thinking next time I will use that temp and check it at 25 minutes and check it for fineness, then add the glaze and add five more minutes to the timer. Still, it was very good!

    • 3 years ago

    I loved the flavor of this recipe, but I used Italian seasoned bread crumbs. I?m a new air fryer user (got one for Christmas). So far everything I?ve made has been too salty, even though the recipes were for air frying, and I?m big on salt. Therefore, I reduced the salt to a half a teaspoon. I also added a brown sugar, mustard and ketchup glaze from another recipe 10 minutes before time ended. The meatloaf was already getting really brown, so I hoped the glaze would slow that process. However, the glaze was super crispy. I have a Ninja and chose the roast option to cook my meatloaf. The default temp was 325. Im thinking next time I will use that temp and check it at 25 minutes and check it for fineness, then add the glaze and add five more minutes to the timer. Still, it was very good!

    • 3 years ago

    So delicious,

    • 3 years ago

    So delicious,

    • 3 years ago

    Just made this, skipping the mushroom. This is really really good and crispy on the top. I added ketchup to the top for the last 5 minutes and even my HIGHLY picky husband loved it. He sliced and ate it and 15 minutes later made a meatloaf sandwich. Definitely in my rotation. Easy and had all the ingredients. I used less oil and it still came out perfect! Give it a try, you won’t be sorry!

    • 3 years ago

    Just made this, skipping the mushroom. This is really really good and crispy on the top. I added ketchup to the top for the last 5 minutes and even my HIGHLY picky husband loved it. He sliced and ate it and 15 minutes later made a meatloaf sandwich. Definitely in my rotation. Easy and had all the ingredients. I used less oil and it still came out perfect! Give it a try, you won’t be sorry!

    • 3 years ago

    It was delicious, I added a 1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan and 1/3 cup ketchup. Airfry 16 minutes 400?F.

    • 3 years ago

    It was delicious, I added a 1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan and 1/3 cup ketchup. Airfry 16 minutes 400?F.

    • 3 years ago

    A bit salty, but good. Next time I waill go a couple minutes less. It was slightly overcooked.

    • 2 years ago

    I didn’t use mushrooms but a tin of tomato’s to poor over the top half way through cooking very yummy

    • 2 years ago

    I didn’t use mushrooms but a tin of tomato’s to poor over the top half way through cooking very yummy

    • 2 years ago

    Tastes ok, but impossible to make in vertical air fryers. Gunk drips down on the basket and is a bear to clean.

    • 2 years ago

    It was quick and easy to make. I had all the requested ingredients for it and it came out great. Meatloaf is one of my husband?s favorite things to eat and I love anything that I can do in our air fryer.

    • 2 years ago

    It was quick and easy to make. I had all the requested ingredients for it and it came out great. Meatloaf is one of my husband?s favorite things to eat and I love anything that I can do in our air fryer.

    • 2 years ago

    Very good recipe. I followed my own recipe and cooked the meatloaf according to the cooking guidelines on this recipe.
    My meatloaf turned out wonderful.

    • 2 years ago

    Easy to make, added garlic and worcestershire but left off the oil and mushrooms and put ketchup on the top.

    • 2 years ago

    Easy to make, added garlic and worcestershire but left off the oil and mushrooms and put ketchup on the top.

    • 2 years ago

    The recipe was quick and easy. But most importantly delicious

    • 2 years ago

    The recipe was quick and easy. But most importantly delicious

    • 2 years ago

    Very good ! I added Worcestershire sauce and chopped green, yellow, orange peppers.
    Will make again.

    • 2 years ago

    Very good ! I added Worcestershire sauce and chopped green, yellow, orange peppers.
    Will make again.

    • 2 years ago

    I followed the recipe exactly. The top was burned and it didn?t cook much inside

    • 2 years ago

    Easy, quick, and good

    • 2 years ago

    Worked amazingly yummy.

    • 1 year ago

    The recipe itself is excellent, easy to make and delicious. Just an FYI, I checked on the meatloaf after 15 minutes in the air fryer and at that point it was a bit overdone already. The recipe calls for 25 minutes. I’m sure air fryers vary; just be sure to check early and often to see if the meatloaf is cooked.

    • 1 year ago

    We had this tonight for the first time. Followed the recipe to a tee, except I added one additional ingredient, about a tablespoon of worsetershire sauce for a bit of tang. Absolutely perfect, with a nice crust, but moist inside. Yum, highly recommended!

    • 1 year ago

    We had this tonight for the first time. Followed the recipe to a tee, except I added one additional ingredient, about a tablespoon of worsetershire sauce for a bit of tang. Absolutely perfect, with a nice crust, but moist inside. Yum, highly recommended!

    • 1 year ago

    I made this in a Ninja 2 drawer, checked it after 20 minutes and it appeared too done. Used my thermometer and it was 170. The top and ends were dark and hard. I cut those parts off and the meatloaf was ok to eat, but that means you lose quite a bit. If I make it
    again I will check at 15 min, probably done by then. All air fryers seem to cook differently. Lesson learned.

    • 1 year ago

    Meatloaf turned out great! A little bit crispy on top but so juicy. I plan on making this again tonight to take to a friend.

    • 1 year ago

    Meatloaf turned out great! A little bit crispy on top but so juicy. I plan on making this again tonight to take to a friend.

    • 1 year ago

    Used my herb mixture, fresh tomato, 4 crushed Ritz crackers. Oil on top cooked to black crisp but not bad. Will do again.

    • 1 year ago

    Easy and tasty.

    • 1 year ago

    Easy and tasty.

    • 1 year ago

    Came out a tad burnt on top but tastes wonderful

    • 12 months ago

    I add a whole bag of shredded cheese (whatever is your favorite or what ever is on hand) (My family goes crazy over my meatloaf and homemade sauce!) I also subbed bread crumbs with frosted/ or corn flakes breading in liue of bread crumbs. It was a total hit!

    • 12 months ago

    I add a whole bag of shredded cheese (whatever is your favorite or what ever is on hand) (My family goes crazy over my meatloaf and homemade sauce!) I also subbed bread crumbs with frosted/ or corn flakes breading in liue of bread crumbs. It was a total hit!

    • 7 months ago

    I think the temperature was too high. 360-370. Makes a nice crisp on top and not overdone. My first try making one in airfryer. Definitely a lot quicker than an oven. Just check often

    • 5 months ago

    Simple easy recipe. Tasty flavorful meatloaf. As other reviewers have mentioned, cook time will vary with your make and model air fryer. I reduced the temperature to 375 degrees and cooked the meatloaf in an aluminum loaf pan that fit perfectly into the basket of my air fryer. I found it took about 30 minutes to cook to temperature in my model. I also used a meatloaf mix (pork, beef, and veal) for more flavor.

    • 2 months ago

    We made this with the revised instructions (two loaves at 350).
    Loved the texture, the ease of putting it together, and the quick cooking time and juiciness. We generally prefer more spicy foods and more pungent flavors and will defininitely make is again and simply tweak the spices and herbs.&[Needs more flavor]

    • 2 months ago

    little sweet for me. nothing special.

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