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Sliced air fryer meatloaf on a serving platter.

Air Fryer Meatloaf Recipe

Our Air Fryer Meatloaf with ketchup and brown sugar is perfect for busy nights when you need a simple, quick meal for dinner.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Resting Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6
Calories: 642kcal

Ingredients
 

Meatloaf Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 small onion (finely diced)
  • 2 cups fine bread crumbs (from about 4 slices bread, not dried bread crumbs)
  • 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Glaze Ingredients

  • ¾ cup ketchup
  • 3 T brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons mustard

Instructions

  • Place the ground beef, onions, and breadcrumbs in a bowl. Pour the milk and eggs directly over the breadcrumbs, allowing them to soak in the moisture. Sprinkle it with salt and pepper. Use your hands to gently combine and bring the mixture together.
  • Make a foil “sling” to hold and transfer your meatloaf. Layer two pieces of foil that are about double the length of your air fryer.
  • Place the ground beef mixture into the center of the foil and form a loaf measuring about 6-7 inches long, 4 inches wide, and 2-3 inches high. Fold the edges up on either end of the loaf so you can lift it and place it in the air fryer.
  • Air fry at 370 degrees F for 15 minutes. Cover the meatloaf with a piece of foil, and continue cooking at 370 degrees F for another 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. When the timer goes off, slather the mixture all over the top of the meatloaf, then continue cooking for another 10-15 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.
  • Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Cuts cooking time in half vs. traditional oven meatloaf
  • Be sure to shape the loaf into a loaf that will fit into your air fryer. We have the Ninja 4.5 quart, and it’s got a diameter of about 7 inches, so we keep ours at about 6.5 inches long.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer, air fryer meatloaf, easy meatloaf, fast meatloaf, meatloaf with ketchup, simple meatloaf

Nutrition

Calories: 642kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 1738mg | Potassium: 695mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 362IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 5mg