Whole30 Italian Meatball Skewers

These Whole30 Italian Meatball Skewers are our gluten-free, dairy-free take on a comfort food classic — in portable form! You can make these in the oven, but we love using our air fryer for quick, even cooking. The air fryer helps keep the meatballs super moist and juicy, and putting the meatballs on a skewer makes them a fun handheld dinner protein or appetizer.

Ingredients You Will need:

1/2 lb ground beef (80% lean)
1/2 lb ground pork
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh onion
1 egg
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 cup almond flour

Instructions

COMBINE all ingredients in a medium bowl, remembering not to overmix. We usually do this step with our hands. Shape into 20, roughly 1 ½ tablespoon meatballs.
AIR FRY in a single layer at 375 °F for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through and browned.
Or BROIL in the oven on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment and a cooling rack set inside for 10-12 minutes, until browned, flip and then broil the other side for 2-3 minutes.
We love our Italian Meatball Skewers served with a side of Whole30 Marinara Sauce for dipping. If you prefer a classic “spaghetti and meatballs” type meal, you can use any spiralized vegetable for “noodles,” such as spiralized zucchini (usually called “zoodles”), carrots, or sweet potatoes. Spaghetti squash is also naturally spiralized once cooked and is a great Whole30 vegetable “noodle” option.