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jamaican beef meatballs with lime yogurt sauce on a rustic wooden table

Air Fried Jamaican Beef Meatballs with Lime Yogurt

Spiced Jamaican beef meatballs with a fresh lime yogurt sauce.
Couverts4 servings
Preparation 26 minutes
Preparation time:15 minutes
Total time 41 minutes
estimated costs pp $2.70 per serving
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Equipment

Ingredients

For the meatballs:

  • 500 g ground beef
  • 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
  • 3 tablespoons curry powder
  • 2 tablespoons thyme
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 onion grated
  • 1 chili pepper minced
  • Salt and black pepper

For the sauce:

  • 1/2 cup coconut yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro
  • Zest and juice of 1/2 lime
  • Salt and black pepper

Instructions

  • Mix all meatball ingredients in a bowl.
  • Shape into meatballs.
  • Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  • Cook for 15 minutes, shaking halfway.
  • Mix sauce ingredients.
  • Serve meatballs with sauce.

Notes & Wine Advice

Notes

Use gloves when handling chili peppers. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. Serve immediately for best texture.

Variations

Use chicken instead of beef. Add extra herbs for freshness. Serve with rice or flatbread.

Wine Advice

These meatballs pair well with a fresh Sauvignon Blanc or a light Pinot Grigio. These wines balance the spicy and citrus flavors.

Nutrition values

Calories: 320 kcal | Carbohydrates: 10 g | Protein: 20 g | Fat: 20 g | Saturated Fat: 7 g | Sodium: 520 mg | Sugar: 2 g
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Course; Airfryer / Appetizer / Beef / Main Course / Snack
Cuisine; Caribbean / Jamaica
Season: All Seasons
Diets; Dairy-Free
Holliday: Game Day