Ninja Foodi Grill Meatloaf: The Perfectly Juicy Dinner Classic
When it comes to comfort food, Ninja Foodi Grill Meatloaf is a timeless classic with a modern twist. This method takes meatloaf to the next level, delivering juicy, flavorful results with a perfectly caramelized glaze. The combination of baking and air frying makes this dish not only quicker but also extra delicious.
Ninja Foodi Grill Meatloaf
This Ninja Foodi Grill Meatloaf is a crowd-pleaser that’s easy enough for a weeknight dinner but tasty enough to serve for family gatherings. The secret? A tangy glaze with just the right balance of sweet and savory flavors, paired with a moist and tender meatloaf base.
What’s more, creating a homemade loaf pan out of foil ensures that cleanup is a breeze while letting the crisper basket work its magic. Once you try this method, you might never go back to the traditional oven-baked version!
What You Will Love About This Recipe
Quick and Convenient: The Ninja Foodi Grill speeds up cooking while delivering incredible results.
Perfectly Glazed: The air fry setting caramelizes the glaze beautifully.
Tender and Juicy: Combining milk and bread keeps the meatloaf moist and flavorful.
Minimal Cleanup: Using a foil loaf pan makes cleanup fast and easy.
Family-Friendly: This dish is a guaranteed hit with all ages!
How to make Ninja Foodi Grill Meatloaf
- Preheat BAKE to 350 degrees.
- Create a loaf pan that fits your crisper basket to help catch the oil as your meatloaf cooks. Spray with canola spray.
- Mix all of your meatloaf ingredients together. You want to make sure it is completely blended together.
- Place and shape your meatloaf into your homemade loaf pan in your crisper basket.
- Bake for 35 minutes.
- After 35 minutes, pour glaze over the top of your meatloaf and use a basting brush to evenly coat.
- Air fry at 390 degrees for 5 minutes until the glaze starts to bubble & caramelize. The internal temperature should be 160 degrees.
Tips & Tricks
- Homemade Loaf Pan: Be sure your aluminum foil loaf pan fits snugly in the crisper basket, allowing air to circulate.
- Mix Gently: Overmixing the meatloaf ingredients can result in a dense loaf. Mix just until combined.
- Let It Rest: Allow the meatloaf to rest for 5 minutes after cooking to help retain its juices.
- Check Temperature: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 160°F for safe and perfectly cooked meatloaf.
- Experiment with Add-Ins: Feel free to add diced bell peppers, shredded cheese, or your favorite spices to make it your own.
FAQs
Ninja Foodi Grill Meatloaf
Ninja Foodi Grill Meatloaf is simple to make and tastes delicious as it combines ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, onion, garlic, and a few other on-hand ingredients to create a juicy meatloaf that is crispy on the outside with the most delicious glaze. Once you make this in the Ninja Foodi you will never make it any other way.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Pounds Ground Beef
- 1 Egg
- 1 TSP Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 TBSP Chopped Onion
- 1 TBSP Minced Garlic
- 1 Slice of Bread, broken into pieces
- 1/2 Cup Milk
- 4 TBSP Ketchup
- GLAZE
- 4 TBSP Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 TBSP Brown Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Ketchup
Instructions
- Preheat BAKE to 350 degrees.
- Create a loaf pan (using aluminum foil) that fits your crisper basket to help catch the oil as your meatloaf cooks.
- Mix all of your meatloaf ingredients together. You want to make sure it is completely blended together.
- Place and shape your meatloaf into your homemade loaf pan in your crisper basket.
- Bake for 35 minutes.
- After 35 minutes, pour glaze over the top of your meatloaf and use a basting brush to evenly coat.
- Air fry at 390 degrees for 5 minutes until the glaze starts to bubble & caramelize. The internal temperature should be 160 degrees.
Notes
*if you would like to make this a one-pot dinner for two, you will want to nearly half the recipe. Make the meatloaf sized for 2 people. You can add 2 potatoes, keep those outside of the tinfoil loaf pan you created, within the crisper basket. Prick potatoes with a fork, Rub the potatoes with either butter or EVOO. Sprinkle with sea salt, garlic powder and any other favorite seasoning. You may need to continue to cook the potatoes for an additional 10 minutes to fully bake depending on their size.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 414Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 134mgSodium: 442mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 0gSugar: 15gProtein: 33g
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Are there directions for the glaze? Do you cover the meatloaf with tinfoil or just leave it open? Thank you!
When you reach step #6, you will pour the glaze over the top. Try to keep the foil open so that the glaze starts to carmelize a little bit 🙂