Air-Fryer Bacon & Cheese Meatballs Recipe

Oct 2 2026
Is it controversial to say that meatballs are completely underrated? We just feel that in 2026, they may not be getting the respect they deserve! Our latest rendition is spiked with bacon, stuffed with cheese, and air-fried to perfection…



Hungry Girl Healthy Bacon & Cheese Meatballs Recipe

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1/2 of recipe (4 stuffed meatballs): 241 calories, 8g total fat (3.5g sat. fat), 490mg sodium, 8g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 1g sugars, 30.5g protein

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Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

8 oz. raw extra-lean ground beef (at least 95% lean)

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

1/4 cup panko bread crumbs

1 1/2 tbsp. precooked crumbled bacon

1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/8 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. black pepper

1 stick light string cheese, sliced into 8 coins

Optional dip: marinara sauce, ketchup, mustard, BBQ sauce

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except cheese. Thoroughly mix. Firmly form into 8 meatballs.

Press an indentation into each meatball, and fill with a string cheese coin. Seal meat around cheese.

Spray an air fryer with non-aerosol nonstick spray. Place meatballs in the air fryer.

Set air fryer to 390°F. Cook for 10–12 minutes, until cooked through, shaking or flipping halfway.

MAKES 2 SERVINGS

Oven Alternative: Bake at 350°F until cooked through, about 15 minutes, flipping halfway.

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Chew on this:

Welcome to National Pasta Month (known in some circles as October). It’s definitely the right time to try this low-carb, high-protein pasta.

That friend who loves their air fryer? You need to send them this recipe for bacon & cheese meatballs.

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