Air Fryer Cracker Barrel Meatloaf

Because this meatloaf is made with a few extra ingredients you won’t find in typical meatloaf recipes, it is very flavorful. First, you have crushed Ritz crackers in the meatloaf, instead of the typical bread crumbs. Those little buttery crackers add so much to the flavor. Then you have additional ingredients are diced tomatoes, and diced green bell pepper. I can’t say how, but all of the ingredients together, make for one juicy and flavorful meatloaf.

What you need to make Air Fryer Meatloaf

Ground BeefeggsRitz Crackersmilkwhite oniongreen bell pepperdiced tomatosalt and pepperketchupbrown sugarmustardWorcestershire sauce

Making Meatloaf in the Air Fryer

Because you really just need to stir the ingredients together and shape it into the loaf, this meatloaf is pretty easy to make and cook in the air fryer. I chose to shape it, and place it on parchment paper to cook. In a large bowl, add the ingredients together. Once all of the ingredients are combined, place it in the air fryer basket. I cook mine at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes, then I add the glaze and cook it for an additional five minutes. Keep in mind if you make this meatloaf in a bread pan, you may need to adjust your cooking time for a few extra minutes. Once the meatloaf was done, let it rest for a few minutes, and then carefully remove it out of the basket to place it on the plate.

What temperature is a meatloaf fully cooked?

The best way to confirm the meatloaf is ready, is to use a digital thermometer. The internal temperature should be 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

What should I do if the top of my meatloaf is cooking faster then the inside?

In the air fryer, this can sometimes happen, depending on where your basket sits. You can cover the top of the meatloaf with foil. Other Air Fryer Recipes:

Parmesan Crusted ChickenHoney Mustard SalmonHamburgers

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