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Air Fryer Meatloaf

By Karly on December 1, 2020 | Updated October 4, 2022 | 2 Comments

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This meatloaf is cooked perfectly and topped with a classic glaze! #recipes #airfryer #comfortfoodThis meatloaf recipe is a great main dish for your air fryer!  It cooks perfectly!  #airfried #meatloaf #recipes

This easy AIR FRYER MEATLOAF takes 30 minutes to cook and is topped with a simple & sweet tomato sauce. This turns out moist and flavorful without a ton of work.

A meatloaf in front of an air fryer with a slice cut out of it.

Meatloaf is a family friendly comfort food if one ever existed. So often it is associated with a loving family dinner. It is a meal that is always best cooked at home instead of ordered at a restraunt.

I think this is what makes meatloaf so much more popular in home kitchens yet not so popular at restraunts.

This mindset appealed to me when I was looking at my next air fried dinner. I was looking for a comfort food that was a main dish that would taste great. I didn’t want to mess with this particular recipe too much. I wanted traditional seasonings and flavors, but I also wanted to use the air fryer.

Much like our air fryer drumsticks, this is a new family favorite!

Sliced meatloaf and potatoes on a white plate in front of a salt and pepper shaker

Table of Contents

  • How to make meatloaf in the air fryer:
  • Common meatloaf questions:
  • Air Fryer Selection
    • Make it an air fried meal:
  • Air Fryer Meatloaf
    • Equipment
    • Ingredients  1x2x3x
      • For the meatloaf:
      • For the sauce:
    • Instructions 
    • Notes
    • Nutrition
      • Did You Make This Recipe?

How to make meatloaf in the air fryer:

  • Grab a large bowl and add all of the ingredients for the meatloaf to the bowl.
  • Use a rubber spatula or a large wooden spoon to stir all of the ingredients together until they are combined well. You can also use your hands for this, if you don’t mind getting a bit messy.
separated ingredients that go into a meatloaf
  • Cut a piece of parchment paper to the size of the bottom of your air fryer. Place your meat mixture onto this parchment paper and shape it into a loaf.
  • Place the parchment paper and the loaf into your air fryer basket, and cook it for 20 minutes.
  • Do a quick check of your meatloaf after 10 minutes to see if the top is browning. If it is, cover the top of the loaf with a small strip of foil.
  • While this is cooking, whisk together the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  • After the meatloaf cooked for 20 minutes, remove the basket and brush the sauce on the top and sides of the meatloaf.
  • Return to the air fryer and cook for 10 more minutes or until the meatloaf is 160 degrees Farenheit in the middle.
  • Slice and serve!
Overhead view of a glazed meatloaf in an air fryer basket.

Common meatloaf questions:

Can the meatloaf be a little pink?

Yes, our meatloaf often looks pink even when it’s fully cooked. Adding vegetables and seasonings can cause this. We always recommend using an internal thermometer to check the temperature of your meatloaf.

What temp should meatloaf be cooked to be safe?

The center of the meatloaf should be 160 degrees F.

Can you serve meatloaf cold?

Yes! We eat cold meatloaf sandwiches the next day – white bread and mayo are all that are needed, but feel free to dress it up however you like.

A meatloaf partially sliced on a small cutting board

Air Fryer Selection

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This recipe will work with any air fryer. I have used several air fryers and I have loved them all! If you are in the market for a new air fryer you should look at its size and any other things specific to your cooking style.

I have a family of four and I use the OMORC air fryer that is six quarts. It is good for my size of family. There are times when a smaller one is good, maybe a larger one would be nice. But I use my air fryer 3-4 times per week minimum (I am addicted) and this hits almost every recipe perfectly.

Also this particular model is dishwasher safe. Not all air fryer baskets are, so look at that when shopping if that is important to you.

A glazed meatloaf on a small cuttingboard next to a salt and pepper shaker

Make it an air fried meal:

  • Cheese stuffed crescent rolls
  • Air Fryer Potato Wedges
  • Roasted sweet potato cubes
  • Air Fryer Broccoli Cheese Casserole
  • Air Fryer Cookies
A glazed meatloaf on a small cutting board.
Sliced meatloaf and potatoes on a white plate

Air Fryer Meatloaf

Created by: Karly

Course Beef
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
6 servings
This is a traditional meatloaf recipe but we cook it in the air fryer. This cooks a little quicker and doesn't heat up your whole kitchen! That sweet sauce on top is perfect!
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Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

For the meatloaf:

  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 2/3 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

For the sauce:

  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees for 5 minutes. 
  • In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the meatloaf. Using a rubber spatula, or large spoon, stir the ingredients so they are all well combined. Place meat mixture onto parchment paper, and shape into a loaf. 
  • Place the parchment paper with loaf on it into the air fryer basket. Cook at 380 degrees for 20 minutes. Check halfway to make sure the top isn’t getting too browned. If it appears to be, cover the top of the meatloaf with a small strip of foil. 
  • While meatloaf is cooking, whisk together the sauce ingredients in a small bowl until the sugar has dissolved. 
  • Once the meatloaf is done cooking, remove the tray and brush on the sauce, covering the top and all sides. Return to the air fryer and continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes or until the meatloaf reaches 160 degrees. 
  • Slice and serve while hot.

Notes

For a little "extra" you can garnish your loaf with parsley or french fried onions.
Using the parchment paper makes it easy to clean up and prevents any grease from the hamburger meat from dripping.
I used 96% lean/4% fat, to avoid having too much grease in the fryer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 885mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g

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  1. Patricia Meredith says

    January 16, 2021

    I am so glad you are doing this for people Karly. I am going on 82 and even though I have been cooking for more years then I care to say, I still need help. These new type of cooking devises are hard for me to figure out and you make it so much easier for me so Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.

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    • Karly says

      January 17, 2021

      Thanks, Patricia! So glad you find the recipes helpful! 🙂

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