Air Fryer Swedish Meatballs Recipe

**Servings:** 4

**Total Time:** 30 minutes

**Preparation Time:** 15 minutes

**Overnight Preparation Required:** Not Applicable 

**Cooking Time:** 15 minutes

### Tools
- Air fryer
- Mixing bowl
- Small saucepan
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons

### Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

### Instructions

1. **Prepare the Meatballs:**
    - In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, salt, pepper, allspice, nutmeg, and finely chopped onion. Mix until well combined.
    - Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.

2. **Cook the Meatballs:**
    - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
    - Lightly brush the meatballs with olive oil and place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the meatballs are browned and cooked through.

3. **Make the Gravy:**
    - While the meatballs are cooking, heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk for 1 minute.
    - Slowly add the beef broth while continuously whisking to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer and cook until the gravy thickens, about 5 minutes.
    - Stir in the sour cream and cook for another 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. **Serve:**
    - Once the meatballs are done, transfer them to a serving dish and pour the gravy over the top.
    - Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

### Health Benefits
- **High Protein:** Provides a good source of protein from the ground beef.
- **Bone Health:** Rich in calcium from the milk and sour cream.

### Keywords
L/D, Air Fryer, Swedish Meatballs, Easy Recipe, Comfort Food

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