This classic meatloaf is one you want to add to your menu like yesterday. It is the perfect comfort food that the whole family will love. Bonus is that is in the always lick your plate clean kinda category, especially when served with a whole heaping of creamy mashed potato. Leftover meatloaf, stuffed in some bread, makes a great lunch meatloaf sandwich that adults and kids alike will love. I have found that the secret to the perfect meatloaf is using a combination of ground beef and ground pork, but please do use whichever combination of meat that you prefer. The chorizo adds a smoky depth of flavour to your meatloaf that makes it go from seriously good to ‘wow’.
How To Make Moist Meatloaf
The awesomeness of this recipe is that you will end up with a moist meatloaf without any effort. The grated onion and grated bell pepper do all the hard work for you and make that meatloaf super moist.
Tools Needed
An Air Fryer.A sharp knife.Handy mixing bowls.Measuring cups and spoons.A handy fast read digital thermometer.A spice kit.The best air fryer accessories.
So ready to whip up an easy classic Meatloaf Recipes, then gather all your ingredients and let me show you….
How To Make Air Fryer Meatloaf
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
Preheat air fryer to 390F / 200C degrees.Mix the ground pork and ground beef and chorizo in a bowl.Then add the rest of the ingredients into the bowl and combine.Place mixture into a loaf pan, or shape into a loaf and use a sheet of aluminum foil to wrap around the meatloaf.Put in the air fryer basket and cook for about 20 – 35 minutes. (Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness).While the meatloaf is cooking, mix the glaze. About 5 minutes before the cook time is up, spread the glaze over the top of the meatloaf and cook until done.Remove from air fryer and let it stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
and making the glaze….
Recipe Tips
For the best result, let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before serving. Take that time to whip up a salad or quick side to go with it.Let cool before you slice itYou can vary the percentage of ground beef and ground pork in your Airfryer Meatloaf.Make sure you grate the onions and peppers very small so that they cook through.Other veggies you can add in include grated carrots, mushrooms etc.You can add in other spices to your air fried meatloaf your taste. Use a quick read thermometer to check for meat doneness and this should read 160F / 70C.
Air fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and model. I recommend starting with less cook time, checking for doneness, then adding more time as needed.
Delicious Variations
Make an Air Fryer Turkey Meatloaf instead – To make this Air Fryer Turkey Meatloaf instead, simply swap out the ground pork or beef with some ground turkey and you are good to go.Spice it up – Add a bit of Old Bay Seasoning or Creole Seasoning or red pepper flakes for a burst of flavor or heat.
Storage
Make Ahead & Meal Prep – This is a great meal prep solution. see further below for more information.Refrigerate – Store cooled meatloaf in the fridge for up to 5 days.Freeze – Wrap up and store in freezer for up to 3 months.
FAQs
More Air Fryer Recipes
Air Fryer Hamburgers.Air Fryer Meatballs.Air Fryer Frozen Meatballs.
Serving Suggestions
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes.Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes.Crispy Garlic Smashed Potatoes.Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts.
Meal Prep Ideas
Taking the time to meal prep at the beginning of the week is a great way to save time when it really counts on those busy weekdays. You can easily keep your family fueled throughout the week by packing healthy, wholesome and tasty lunches. And Air Fryer Meatloaf really is the ideal meal prep ingredient. It is sooooo is fast and easy to make up a batch to use for meal prep at the beginning of the week. And since it will stay fresh and tasty stored in the fridge, you can make up all sorts of wholesome meals that will be ready to go just when you need them most.
Meal Prep Combinations
You really can pair Air Fryer Meatballs with just about anything to create a wide variety of make-ahead meals that taste amaaaaaazing and are good for you too. Here are just a few of my very favorite combinations to get you started:
Air Fryer Meatloaf Bowl: Air Fryer Meatloaf + Salad Greens + Cauliflower Rice + Tomatoes.Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes: Adds extra sweetness.Instant Pot Quinoa: Adds some bulk.Build-a-Burrito: Corn Tortillas + Air Fried Meatloaf + Black Beans + Salsa (the kiddoes love this one!)A Meatloaf Sandwich : Meatloaf + Quinoa + Roasted Veggies + Green Goddess Dressing.
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Weight Watchers Points
There are 10 Blue Plan SmartPoints Points in a serving. Originally published Dec 2019. Thank you for reading my Air Fryer Meatloaf recipe post. And please come visit again as I continue to slice, dice and dream up affordable Air Fryer recipes, Instant Pot Recipes, Southern Recipes and more. Thanks for supporting Recipes from a Pantry, food blog.
