Name: Juicy Air Fryer Meatloaf
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 pound ground chicken meat; 1 bell pepper; 1 shallot onion; 1/2 cup bread crumbs; 2 tbsp grated parmesan; fresh parsley; 2 whole eggs; 1 tsp garlic seasoning; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; salt and pepper; 1/4 cup tomato sauce; 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce

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Air fryer meatloaf is one of the quickest methods to cook a delicious meal in minutes with no smell and mess.

I was, and still am, an Instant Pot fan; however, when I bought my air fryer, I became even lazier but with the same tasty and unique dishes.

The air fryer makes any of my recipes quick, juicy, and tender, with almost no smell. Today is about my super tasty and fantastic meatloaf recipe made of chicken.

Meatloaf is one of those dishes you can quickly assemble and cook for dinner if you want a more fancy and elegant table.

What I like most about meatloaves is that you can make them of any ground meat mixed with anything you have. Just add some greenies to make it lighter, and veggies for healthiness, and your meatloaf will taste fabulous.

Today’s recipe is about good ground chicken meat, spices, veggies, parsley, and some Parmesan for saltiness and juiciness. Meatloaf is a simple and quick recipe to make any time of the day or even ahead. You can mix everything and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days.

We love meatloaves, which is why I have more meatloaf recipes, but this is the first time I have made just chicken meat. First, I was a bit dubious about making it just from ground chicken meat, as it is too dry. But, to my surprise, the meatloaf turned out to be juicy, soft, tender, and not dry. I have a secret: adding milk will make your meat soft and juicy.

You may be wondering: if I don’t have an air fryer, where can I make it that easy and simple?

Simply, you can cook it in an Instant Pot, bake it in the oven, or crockpot.

There is always solvation when you want to please your family.

How long do you air fry a meatloaf?

Cooking meatloaf in an air fryer is easy and simple, but you have to pay attention to some details. If you cook one piece of meatloaf just like me, 30 minutes is enough at 160C ( 320). If you make it thinner or divide it in half, some 18-20 minutes will be more than enough.

Can I put ground meat in the air fryer?

You can cook anything you want in an air fryer. It will easier your cooking process and will save you time on washing.

You can check my popular Air fryer recipes such as Air Fryer Asparagus, Air Fryer Cauliflower, Air Fryer Pork Belly, Air Fryer Salmon, Air fryer Ribs, and other recipes that are now cooked in minutes.

Air fryer tips:

I try to lay some parchment paper or aluminum foil into the air fryer basket to avoid a greasy pot and to wash it in seconds.
Try to pre-heat the air fryer to ensure it is hot and perfect for cooking the dish.

How to make chicken meatloaf?

Meatloaf is simple and easy to make with some bursting aromas if served next to a healthy, green salad. You can check my famous Keto Meatloaf or Hamloaf which are mouthwatering and easy to make. Mix together some ingredients and serve a restaurant-like dinner in the family but at home.

The ingredients:

1 pound ground chicken meat
1 medium red ( any color) bell pepper
½ cup bread crumbs
1 shallot onion, finely diced
½ cup milk
2 tbsp grated parmesan
Fresh chopped parsley
2 whole eggs
Garlic seasoning
Italian seasoning
A pinch of salt and pepper

For the topping:

¼ cup tomato sauce
¼ cup sweet chili sauce or any chili sauces you may have ( barbeque or Sriracha sauce will also be good)

Take a big bowl and start combining all ingredients. You can watch my video below>

Try not to overmix the mixture; combine all ingredients until incorporated.

Finely chop bell pepper and onion and add to the meat mixture. Watch the video below:

Preheat the air fryer to 320F or 160C.

Take the basket out, lay down the aluminum foil, and grease it with olive oil.

Attentively, place the mixture and cook for 30 minutes at 320F.

In a small bowl, mix the tomato sauce with sweet chili sauce.

Once the air fryer stops cooking, please open it and grease the meatloaf with the topping and cook for three more minutes.

Let it rest for some minutes before slicing.

Serve with sour cream or next to a salad.