Ingredients
1 pound (approximately 450 grams) lean ground beef
1 large egg
1/4 cup (about 30 grams) fine breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 mozzarella cheese sticks or 3 ounces (around 85 grams) mozzarella cut into cubes
1 tube (8 ounces or 226 grams) crescent roll dough, containing 8 rolls
1/4 cup (56 grams) melted butter
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup (about 20 grams) shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 cup (120 ml) pizza sauce for dipping
Instructions
1-How to Prepare the Perfect Herbed Meatball Skewers: Step-by-Step Guide: Diving into making Herbed Meatball Skewers is straightforward and fun, especially with the air fryer method that gives a golden crunch. Start by gathering all your ingredients to keep things moving smoothly. This recipe wraps meatballs in crescent dough and stuffs them with cheese for a delightful surprise in every bite.
2-First, mix the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in a bowl until well combined. Next, cut the mozzarella into 18 small cubes to stuff inside the meatballs. Then, shape the mixture by flattening about 1 1/2 tablespoons into a patty, add a cheese cube in the center, and wrap it up to form golf ball-sized meatballs.
3-After that, unroll the crescent dough, pinch the seams together, and cut it into 1 1/4-inch wide strips. Thread one end of a dough strip onto a skewer, add a meatball, wrap the dough over it, and repeat for three meatballs per skewer, leaving space for the dough to expand. Preheat your air fryer to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) for 5 minutes and place the skewers in the basket for good air flow.
4-Cook for 8-10 minutes until the meatballs hit 160ยฐF (71ยฐC) inside and turn golden brown. Once done, brush on the garlic herb butter and sprinkle with parmesan if you like. Serve with pizza sauce for dipping to round out the meal. For tips like using a cookie scoop for even sizes or soaking wooden skewers, keep reading for more ideas.
5-First Step: Prepare Ingredients: Prepare all ingredients by chopping and measuring to ensure flavors blend well.
6-Second Step: Mix and Shape: In a bowl, combine meat, egg, and seasonings, then shape into meatballs with cheese inside.
7-Third Step: Assemble Skewers: Wrap dough around meatballs on skewers for that crispy finish.
8-Fourth Step: Cook: Air fry until golden, then add butter and toppings.
Last Step:
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๐ด Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized meatballs to ensure uniform cooking.
๐ฆ Soak wooden skewers in water to prevent burning during air frying.
๐ฅ As an alternative, bake in a preheated oven at 400ยฐF (204ยฐC) for about 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Preheating time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free option available
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 398 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 936 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
