Trader Joe’s Fully Cooked Frozen Meatballs in Air Fryer

This recipe for frozen meatballs in the air fryer is perfect for those looking to prepare meals or dinners quickly. They go well with spaghetti, or you can simply serve them with seasoned tomato sauce. Follow the next steps and have a great day.

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Can you cook air fryer frozen meatballs?

In fact, you can cook meatballs and other dishes. In addition to that, it’s very easy to use and healthier than the deep-frying method. So then let’s make a lot of fresh or frozen food with the least amount of oil and without the need for any special tools.

How to cook frozen meatballs in the air fryer?

To begin with, you don’t need to defrost the meatballs; you simply place them in the air fryer basket/tray, drizzle with oil, and cook. Cook the meatballs at 370ºF (187ºC) for 15 minutes for fully cooked meatballs, then turn them over halfway through to be sure of the doneness. Afterward, cover the meatballs with tomato sauce.

The following procedure is suitable for homemade or store-bought frozen meatballs.

If you are planning on going to the supermarket, here are some optional items:

• Trader Joe’s, Italian style meatballs.
• Great value, fully cooked homestyle meatballs.
• Beetnik, organic grass fed beef meatballs, gluten free.
• Geat value, italian style pork meatballs.
• Cooked perfect, turkey meatballs.
• Boston market, swedish meatballs.
• Morning star farms, meatless meatballs, plant based protein vegan meat.

What temperature do you cook frozen meatballs in the air fryer at?

It may vary depending on the model of air fryer you have, but it will probably range between 350ºF and 400ºF. Because some models do not reach the same temperature.

How long does it take to cook frozen meatballs in the air fryer?

If you set the temperature to 370ºF (187ºC), it may take around 15 minutes for frozen cooked meatballs. Although I share here a particular model’s cooking chart with you, it contains the different temperatures for different air fryers. Generally, frozen uncooked meatballs will take around 2-4 minutes more.

Can you deep fry frozen meatballs?

In fact, it’s possible but shouldn’t do that because they will absorb a lot of oil. Therefore, do not cook frozen meatballs this way. Instead, grease a pan with a minimum amount of olive oil and reheat them. Alternately, use a microwave or even better, fry them in the air fryer.

Trader Joe’s meatballs Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 2 meatballs (71 g)

• Calories: 240
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Cholesterol: 65 mg
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 5 g
• Protein: 11 g

Cooking chart for frozen & homemade meatballs

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Air Fryer Frozen Meatballs [Trader Joe’s Fully Cooked]

This recipe for frozen meatballs in the air fryer is perfect for those looking to prepare meals quickly. They go well with spaghetti, or you can simply serve them with seasoned tomato sauce. Follow the next steps and have a great day.

Prep Time0 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Total Time15 minutes mins

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: air fried, air fryer, frozen food, meatballs

Servings: 2

Calories: 400kcal

Equipment

• Air fryer

Ingredients

• 8 frozen meatballs
• olive oil
• tomato sauce optional

Instructions

• Spray oil over the air fryer basket.
• Place straight from the freezer your frozen meatballs into the air fryer basket.
• Cook at 370ºF (187ºC) for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through. There is no need to thaw.
• Coat the hot meatballs with tomato sauce or any other sauce you like. Enjoy!

Notes

Calories were estimated using an online nutrition calculator. As a rough guide, it is not intended to replace the advice of a professional dietitian. The exact values can vary depending on the exact ingredients used.