Easiest Air Fryer Meatloaf
When you want an easy and delicious dinner that only takes 45 minutes, try this Easy Air Fryer Meatloaf. You only need five simple ingredients for this recipe that is grain-free, gluten-free, low-carb. This is a family favorite!
My husband loves meatloaf and I do too, but it can take forever to bake in the oven (see my Taco Meatloaf recipe if you aren’t in a hurry). This shortcut method uses the air-fryer to cut the cooking time in half.
This recipe is made grain-free and low-carb by using almond flour to help add texture to this traditional American dish. I also used ketchup and mustard to help add flavor.
Recipe Steps
Step One
Spray the basket of your air-fryer with non-stick cooking spray and preheat it to to 375 degrees.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, flour, egg, ketchup, and mustard. Reserve half the ketchup for the top of the meatloaf later on.
As always, please do see the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredients and measurements.
Step Two
Use your hands to mix together the ingredients and form them into a loaf. Then, place the uncooked meatloaf in the basket of your air-fryer.
Add 1/2 cup of water to the bottom of the basket to help prevent smoking.
Step Three
Bake the meatloaf for 15 minutes. Then, pause the air fryer and spread the rest of the ketchup on top. Bake for another 10 minutes.
Step Four
Once the meatloaf is done cooking, turn off the air fryer and let it rest for 10 minutes. Then, slice the meatloaf and serve it hot.
FAQs
Yes! Bake the meatloaf at 375 degrees F for 50-60 minutes.
Yes, you can use any type of flour your like. You can also use breadcrumbs, but then the recipe won’t be gluten-free or grain-free.
I have an air-fryer similar to this one.
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Or, see my entire index of healthy air fryer recipes.
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PrintEasiest Air Fryer Meatloaf
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
When you want an easy and delicious dinner that only takes 45 minutes, try this Easy Air Fryer Meatloaf. You only need five simple ingredients for this recipe that is grain-free, gluten-free, low-carb. This is a family favorite!
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 pound grass-fed ground beef
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 teaspoons ketchup, divided (use sugar-free ketchup to keep this recipe low-carb)
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Spray the basket of your air-fryer with non-stick cooking spray and preheat it to to 375 degrees.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, flour, egg, ketchup, and mustard. Reserve half the ketchup for the top of the meatloaf later on.
- Use your hands to mix together the ingredients and form them into a loaf. Then, place the uncooked meatloaf in the basket of your air-fryer.
- Add 1/2 cup of water to the bottom of the basket to help prevent smoking.
- Bake the meatloaf for 15 minutes.
- Then, pause the air fryer and spread the rest of the ketchup on top. Bake for another 10 minutes.
- Once the meatloaf is done cooking, turn off the air fryer and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Then, slice the meatloaf and serve it hot.
Notes
- If you don’t have almond flour, you can use whatever type of flour you like.
- You can use grainy mustard or yellow mustard.
- Be sure to use sugar-free ketchup to keep this recipe low-carb.
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Air fryer
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: grain-free meatloaf, air fried meatloaf, low-carb meatloaf recipe
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This is such an easy recipe to throw together on a busy weeknight! It tastes great too!!!
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Nailed it! So nice not to have to turn on the oven for just the two of us. I added some chopped celery and onion, salt and pepper and it was delicious. My husband says it’s a keeper. Thanks for posting such a great recipe!
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Terrrrrrific, Ginette!!! Glad it got the husband approval!