# Air Fryer Beef Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Lean beef meatballs with parmesan and oregano, air fried then dropped into warm passata.

25 min. Serves 4. 275 kcal per serving.

## What you need

- 500g lean beef mince (5% fat)
- 1 egg
- 40g breadcrumbs (wheat)
- 30g parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 500g passata
- Few basil leaves

## How to make it

Air Fryer Beef Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

1. **Step 1**: Mix the mince, egg, breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic, oregano and salt and roll into 20 balls.
2. **Step 2**: Preheat the air fryer to 190°C for 3 minutes.
3. **Step 3**: Air fry in one layer for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking halfway, until browned and 75°C inside.
4. **Step 4**: Warm the passata in a pan for 5 minutes, add the meatballs and basil.

## Nutrition per serving

Per serving, rounded. These are estimates, not a prescription.

| Per serving | Amount |
| --- | --- |
| Energy | 275 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbohydrate | 14 g |
| Fat | 10 g |

This recipe fits these eating styles by the numbers and the ingredients: Keto, Low carb, High protein.

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Last updated: 2026-09-24