Pea and feta meatballs in air fryer: tasty and super quick to prepare!
Simple ingredients, just a few minutes of preparation and you have a tasty dish to bring to the table: pea, feta and mint meatballs cooked in an air fryer are a great vegetarian alternative to traditional meatballs. They are very versatile and can be served as an appetizer accompanied by a yogurt sauce, as a main course accompanied by a mixed salad, or as a side dish for white meat or fish dishes. These tasty vegetarian meatballs moist on the inside and crispy on the outside are well balanced thanks to the sweetness of the mint-flavored cream of peas and the savoriness of the feta. Try them now, we explain the recipe step by step!
Ingredients
Materials
- Bowl
- cutting board
- Air fryer (we use the 7.6 L Ninja Dual Zone)
- Frying pan
- blender
- spoon
- fork
Preparation
Fry the onion with a drizzle of olive oil. Then add the still-frozen peas and cook 1 minute.
Now add 1 cup of water to the pan with the peas and cook for 7 minutes.
Transfer the peas and onion to the blender jug (even the remaining cooking water). Add the mint leaves, a sprinkle of pepper and blend.
Pour the preparation into a bowl and add the crumbled feta, bread crumbs, egg, sesame seeds and salt. Then mix well.
When the mixture is smooth, incorporate the flour (1 tablespoon at a time) as well.
Line the basket of the air fryer with baking paper and spray them with olive oil. Take a spoonful of preparation and lay it directly on the baking paper to form the pea patties.
Fill the basket as much as you have room to spare (remember to space them apart), then bake for 11 minutes at 350°F (180°C) in air fry mode.
Arrange them on a tray and let them cool a few minutes before serving. The pea and feta meatballs in air fryer are ready!
Observations
How long do pea and feta patties keep in air fryer?
Maximum 3 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Can I freeze pea and feta patties in air fryer?
You can freeze them only if you use fresh peas.
How long should pea and feta patties cook in air fryer?
Be careful because the cooking time can change depending on the air fryer you use. Consider at least 9 to 10 minutes at 350°F (180°C), then see for yourself if the cooking time is to your liking.
How can I tell if the pea and feta meatballs are cooked?
Puncture them with a toothpick, if it comes out clean they are ready!
Can I bake the pea and feta meatballs in the oven?
Sure. Take a look at our handy oven/air fryer cooking conversion chart.
What can I accompany the pea and feta meatballs with?
You can use a yogurt sauce or Tzatziki.
Can I use fresh peas to make the meatballs?
Yes. If you make the meatballs in the spring you can use fresh peas.
