Melt-In-Your-Mouth Italian Meatballs

These homemade Melt-In-Your-Mouth Italian Meatballs are juicy, soft, and full of flavor. They are so tender that they practically melt in your mouth, and pair perfectly with a bed of pasta or in a scrumptious sandwich, to make up for the ultimate comfort meal to brighten your day.

This is truly the only recipe you’ll EVER need for both meatballs and sauce! Trust me. There’s nothing more comforting than a steaming bowl of meatballs in marinara sauce served over spaghetti noodles, and coupled with a side of garlic bread, it was the perfect meal that I always daydreamed about.

Melt-In-Your-Mouth Italian Meatballs

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These homemade Melt-In-Your-Mouth Italian Meatballs are juicy, soft, and full of flavor. They are so tender that they practically melt in your mouth, and pair perfectly with a bed of pasta or in a scrumptious sandwich, to make up for the ultimate comfort meal to brighten your day.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1 lb ground beef or your choice of meat
• 1/4 medium onion finely diced or grated
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 large egg beaten
• 1 tsp salt or to taste
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese preferably Parmigiano-Reggiano
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley or 1 tsp dried parsley

Instructions

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Notes

• This recipe will create ultra-tender meatballs with a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
• If you prefer your meatballs to be firmer: I'd recommend adjusting the amount of breadcrumbs to 1/3 cup and the milk to 1/2 cup and slightly reduce the amount of salt. 
• To cook your meatballs in the air fryer: place them in a single layer in the air fryer basket, and cook them for 10-12 minutes at 400ºF (200°C) or until they reach an internal temperature of 165˚F (74°C).
• To freeze your meatballs: simply cook them as per regular instructions, and let them cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.
• They will be good for up to 3 months in the freezer. To serve, simply thaw them in the fridge overnight and reheat them at 350°F for 8-10 minutes in the oven or 3-5 minutes in the air fryer.