Swedish meatballs in the airfryer
Classic Swedish meatballs made from ground beef and pork, turning golden on the outside and juicy on the inside in just 12 minutes in the airfryer. Served just as they should be, with velvety brown gravy, mashed potatoes and tangy lingonberry jam.
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Knife
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Brush
- 1 Pot
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Meat thermometer
Ingredients
Meatballs
300 g ground beef 8-12% fat
300 g ground pork
1 pcs onion Finely chopped
50 g breadcrumbs
1 dl whole milk
1 pcs egg
1 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper Freshly ground
0.5 tsp allspice Ground- 1 tbsp rapeseed oil For brushing
Brown gravy
30 g butter
30 g plain flour
5 dl beef stock
1 dl double cream- 1 tsp dark soy sauce For colour and depth
1 tsp salt and pepper To taste
To serve
- 800 g mashed potatoes Homemade or shop-bought
- 4 tbsp lingonberry jam
Instructions
Preparation
- Stir 50 g breadcrumbs together with 1 dl whole milk in a mixing bowl, and leave the mixture to stand for 10 minutes, until the breadcrumbs have soaked up all the liquid.
- Finely chop 1 pcs onion, so it melts into the mixture without adding any bite.
- Add 300 g ground beef, 300 g ground pork, 1 pcs egg, the chopped onion, 1 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp black pepper and 0.5 tsp allspice to the soaked breadcrumbs. Knead the mixture thoroughly for 3-4 minutes, until it is firm and holds together.
- Shape the mixture into 24 small, firm meatballs about the size of a walnut. Dampen your hands with cold water as you go, so the mixture doesn't stick to your fingers.
Cooking in the airfryer
- Preheat the airfryer to 180°C.
- Brush the meatballs with 1 tbsp rapeseed oil, and place them in the basket in a single layer with a little space between them. Cook them in two batches if they don't all fit at once.
- Cook the meatballs at 180°C for 12 minutes, shaking the basket after 6 minutes so they turn golden all over. They are done at a core temperature of 70°C.
Brown gravy
- Melt 30 g butter in a saucepan over medium heat while the meatballs cook in the airfryer. Stir in 30 g plain flour, and let the roux bubble for 1 minute, stirring.
- Gradually whisk in 5 dl beef stock a little at a time, whisking vigorously so the gravy becomes completely smooth. Let it simmer for 5 minutes, until thick and glossy.
- Stir 1 dl double cream and 1 tsp dark soy sauce into the gravy, and season to taste with 1 tsp salt and pepper.
To serve
- Serve the hot meatballs with the brown gravy, 800 g mashed potatoes and 4 tbsp lingonberry jam on the side.
Notes
Tips for the perfect result:
Let the mixture rest in the fridge for 10 minutes before shaping the meatballs — it will firm up and hold its shape better in the circulating hot air. Roll the meatballs uniformly small so they finish cooking at the same time, and keep them in a single layer with space in between. Variation:
Swap the allspice for grated nutmeg for a milder flavour, or stir a tablespoon of finely chopped dill into the mixture for a fresher version. Serving:
Classic Swedish style with brown gravy, mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam. A few pickled gherkins or a simple cucumber salad cut nicely through the richness. Portion size:
If your airfryer is smaller, you can make the dish in two batches.
Let the mixture rest in the fridge for 10 minutes before shaping the meatballs — it will firm up and hold its shape better in the circulating hot air. Roll the meatballs uniformly small so they finish cooking at the same time, and keep them in a single layer with space in between. Variation:
Swap the allspice for grated nutmeg for a milder flavour, or stir a tablespoon of finely chopped dill into the mixture for a fresher version. Serving:
Classic Swedish style with brown gravy, mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam. A few pickled gherkins or a simple cucumber salad cut nicely through the richness. Portion size:
If your airfryer is smaller, you can make the dish in two batches.
Nutrition
Calories: 850kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 36gFat: 45gSaturated fat: 20gPolyunsaturated fat: 4gMonounsaturated fat: 16gTrans fat: 1gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 1100mgPotassium: 1200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 4mgNet carbohydrates: 58g
