Swedish meatballs, also known as köttbullar, have been a popular dish in Sweden since the 18th century. They are traditionally made with a combination of ground beef and pork, seasoned with spices like allspice, nutmeg, and cardamom. These meatballs are typically served with a creamy gravy, lingonberry jam, and mashed potatoes.
Air Fried Swedish Meatballs
Course: Main CourseCuisine: Swedish20
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minutesA delicious and healthier alternative to traditional Swedish meatballs, these air fried meatballs are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Made with a blend of ground beef and pork, seasoned with classic Swedish spices, and cooked in an air fryer, these meatballs are a perfect addition to any meal.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
Directions
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, salt, pepper, allspice, nutmeg, and cardamom.
- Using your hands, shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
- Place the meatballs in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching each other.
- Cook for 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- While the meatballs are cooking, heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly pour in the beef broth, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- If desired, stir in the heavy cream for a creamier sauce.
- Serve the meatballs with the sauce and your choice of sides, such as mashed potatoes or lingonberry jam.
Notes
- To make these meatballs gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- For a creamier sauce, add a splash of heavy cream to the sauce before serving.
- These meatballs can be frozen and reheated in the air fryer for a quick and easy meal.
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