Meatloaf Minis

Name: Meatloaf Minis (Air Fryer)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 mini loaves
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20); 1 large egg; 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup milk; 2 tablespoons ketchup (plus extra for topping); 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Yield

Prep

Total

6 mini loaves

10m

25m

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Mini meatloaves cook faster than a full loaf and get crusty on all sides. Milk-soaked breadcrumbs keep them moist. Find the complete recipe, including ingredients, steps, and timing on this page.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef (80/20)
1 large egg
1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons ketchup (plus extra for topping)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Steps

01Soak the breadcrumbs in the milk for 2 minutes. This is called a panade and it keeps the meatloaf tender.
02Combine the soaked breadcrumbs with all remaining ingredients. Mix until just combined.
03Divide into 6 equal portions. Shape each into a small loaf about 3 inches long and 2 inches wide.
04Brush the tops with extra ketchup or your preferred glaze.
05Ready for the air fryer.

Mini loaves cook in a fraction of the time of a full meatloaf and develop a crust on all sides instead of just the top. The milk-soaked breadcrumbs are what keep them from tasting like a dry hamburger.

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How to Air Fry It

Temp

Cook

Prep

Flip?

375°F

15m

10m

01Prepare 1 lb ground beef, 1 egg, 1/3 cup breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper and form it into equal-sized mini loaves (about 4 to 5 ounces each).
02Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
03Place the mini loaves into the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving a little space between each.
04Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes to brown the outside and set the shape.
05Brush the tops of the loaves generously with ketchup or BBQ sauce.
06Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

Lightly spray the basket or tray before cooking.