Air-Fryer Moroccan Spiced Beef Meatballs with Mint Yogurt Sauce

These juicy Moroccan-inspired beef meatballs are packed with warm spices and air-fried to perfection in just 15 minutes. Served with a refreshing mint yogurt sauce, they make a quick and flavorful meal or appetizer.

⏱️ 18 minutes
👥 4 servings
🔥 350 calories
Air-Fryer Moroccan Spiced Beef Meatballs with Mint Yogurt Sauce
Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
  • 0.25 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.75 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 as needed olive oil spray
  • 0.75 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 pinch salt
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Instructions

1

In a bowl, combine ground beef, panko, egg, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, and parsley. Mix until just combined.

⏱️ 2 minutes
2

Shape the mixture into 16 even meatballs. Spray the air-fryer basket lightly with olive oil spray and arrange the meatballs in a single layer.

⏱️ 2 minutes
3

Air-fry the meatballs at 375°F until browned and cooked through, shaking the basket halfway, about 10 minutes total.

⏱️ 10 minutes 🌡️ 375°F
4

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mint, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to make the sauce.

⏱️ 1 minute
5

Serve the hot meatballs with the mint yogurt sauce for dipping.

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Nutrition Information

350
Calories
24g
Protein
13g
Carbs
21g
Fat

Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, allow meatballs to cool completely, then freeze in a single layer on a tray before transferring to a freezer bag. Reheat from frozen in the air fryer at 350°F for 8–10 minutes.

Serve with pita bread, couscous, or a simple salad for a complete meal.

Yes, you can shape the raw meatballs and refrigerate them for up to 1 day before air-frying.

Avoid overcooking and do not overcrowd the air-fryer basket to ensure even cooking and juicy meatballs.

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