How to Make Vegan Air Fryer Meatballs

Content updated April 11, 2024

hey we see how to make vegan meatballs for air fryer, a recipe that uses textured soy to surprise your palate.

Below we will show you:

We will also tell you some variations and tips so that you can cook your recipe the way it is. easier and faster way.

Ingredients for vegan meatballs in air fryer

Here is our list of ingredients to make vegan meatballs in the air fryer:

Textured soy (150 gr)
Egg (1)
Onion (1)
Carrot (1)
Plain Greek Yogurt (1)
Wheat flour (1 tablespoon)
Olive oil (1 tablespoon)
Salt and pepper to taste)

How to make vegan meatballs in an air fryer

Time required: 45 minutes

It will take about 20 minutes to prepare and another 25 minutes in your air fryer

In a bowl with water, we hydrate the textured soy for at least 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, we put the onion and carrot in the chopper to chop it to the maximum.
Sauté the onion and carrot in a pan with olive oil.
Take advantage of this time to chop the previously hydrated textured soybeans.
In a bowl we add the flour, egg, yogurt, salt and pepper. We mix until we get a uniform mixture.
Next, add the sautéed and the textured soybeans into the mixture, stir.
Preheat your air fryer to 180ºC. While you see creating the meatballs with the palm of your hand making circles on a smooth surface.
When they are ready, put them in the basket for 25 minutes at 180ºC. After approximately 15 minutes, shake the basket so that they cook evenly.

Time and Temperature for Vegan Air Fryer Meatballs

These values for prepare vegan meatballs in air fryer are approximate and may vary slightly depending on the model and power of your The Airfryer.

Time: 25 minutes

Temperature: 180ºC / 356ºF

Vegan meatballs with textured soy, the best substitute for minced meat

Simple, right? This vegetarian meatball recipe is different from Lidl's because use textured soy to replace animal protein. You just have to chop it very well, together with the sautéed vegetables, to be able to easily create the vegan meat balls.

In case you need more consistency, you can add more flour or substitute it for breadcrumbs. If you prefer to make them without textured soy, here is another vegan meatball recipe which uses eggplant and pumpkin as main ingredients.

Lastly, you can serve these vegan soy meatballs simply with your favorite side dish. You can also cook them with your favorite sauce, in case you want to achieve a tastier result. Take advantage!