Keto Air Fryer Meatballs

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Description

This keto air-fryer meatballs recipe upgrades the common meatball with keto-friendly ingredients in a lovely, creamy tomato-based sauce. Cooking the meatballs in an air fryer is a great way to cook meatballs without making a mess in the kitchen.

Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce with basil, garlic and oregano
  • 2 tablespoons prepared pesto
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Directions
  1. Preheat air fryer to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket; cook until lightly browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, mix sauce ingredients; heat through. Serve with meatballs.