Air Fryer Meatloaf

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This Air Fryer Meatloaf is juicy, tender, and packed with flavor—with a perfectly caramelized glaze on top. It’s quicker than oven-baked and perfect for an easy family dinner.

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Course: Main

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Air Fryer Meatloaf

Servings:

Calories: 452kcal

Author: Lucy Parissi | Supergolden Bakes

Equipment

Ingredients

For the meatloaf

20 Ritz crackers (approximately 1 cup)
¼ cup (60ml) buttermilk or whole milk
4 tbsp garlic and herb cream cheese (such as Boursin)
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 large egg
2 tsp dried mustard or 1 tsp Dijon
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp sweet paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp white pepper
1 lb (450g) ground beef
olive oil to grease your hands

For the glaze

6 tbsp ketchup
3 tbsp barbecue sauce
1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)

Instructions

Blitz the Ritz crackers in a food chopper or place in a ziplock bag and crush using a rolling pin.
20 Ritz crackers
Place the crumbs into a large bowl and add the milk or buttermilk, cream cheese, tomato paste, egg, Worcestershire sauce, spices and seasoning.
¼ cup (60ml) buttermilk, 4 tbsp garlic and herb cream cheese, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 large egg, 2 tsp dried mustard, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp sweet paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp white pepper
Mix well to combine so that the breadcrumbs are nicely moistened. Add the ground beef and stir to combine.
1 lb (450g) ground beef
Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (180°C). Place a piece of aluminum foil on your countertop and add the meatloaf mixture. Add a little olive oil onto your hands and shape into one large or two smaller loaves.
olive oil
Place the meatloaf in the air fryer basket, making sure to weigh down or secure the edges of the foil. Cook for 15 minutes for mini loaves or up to 20 minutes for a larger meatloaf.
Add the ketchup, barbecue sauce and maple syrup if using into a small bowl and stir to combine. Brush the glaze over the top and sides of the meatloaf.
6 tbsp ketchup, 3 tbsp barbecue sauce, 1 tbsp maple syrup
Air fry for another 10-15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) on an instant-read thermometer. Let the meatloaf rest for 5–15 minutes before slicing.

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Notes

Storing and freezing: Leftovers will keep for up to four days in the fridge in an airtight container or wrapped tightly in foil. Reheat in the air fryer or a skillet with a little water or broth to keep it moist. You can freeze the whole cooked meatloaf in layers of foil or slice and flash freeze for up to three months.

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