The Best Keto Meatballs Recipe

 INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound  ground meat 85 % lean such as beef, pork, chicken, turkey, veal or mix
• 1  large egg  beaten
• 1/2  cup  parmesan cheese grated
• 1/4  cup  heavy cream
• 2  tbsp  fresh parsley chopped
• 1/4 small onion finely grated onion
• 1  clove  garlic minced
• 1/2  tsp  salt
• 1/4  tsp  freshly ground black pepper

Serving Suggestions

• Zucchini noodles
• Mozarella
• Rao’s Marinara Sauce

INSTRUCTIONS

• In a bowl combine the beaten egg, salt, pepper, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, parsley, onion, garlic. Whisk to combine.
• Add the ground meat to the egg mixture. Use your hands to incorporate the egg mixture into the meat. Try not to overwork the meat.
• Form about 12 meatballs. I use a scale (not mandatory!) and weigh my meatballs to make sure they are equal. This step helps the meatballs cook evenly.

Bake in the Oven Meatballs Method:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C. Line a baking sheet with foil or use a silicone baking mat.
• Place the meatballs onto the sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes. The meatballs are ready when the outsides are brown.
• Serve the meatballs warm, topped with mozzarella or with Rao’s Marinara Sauce. Garnish with more freshly chopped parsley and enjoy!

Air Fryer Method

• Start by lightly greasing the basket of the air fryer. Combine all the ingredients and form meatballs using your hands.
• Set the Airfryer at 350°F/180°C and cook for about 13-14 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through. I manage to fit all the meatballs in this recipe into my 6 QT Air Fryer.
• Serve the meatballs warm, topped with mozzarella, low carb tomato sauce, and zucchini noodles.

Fry the meatballs

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat add a few tablespoons of oil or bacon grease.
• Add meatballs and cook, occasionally turning until golden on all the sides (about 8-10 minutes).
• Remove from the skillet and place on a plate lined with paper towels.