Air Fryer Chilli Con Carne Meatballs

Name: Air Fryer Chilli Con Carne Meatballs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Latin American
Ingredients: 400g beef mince; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp each of onion powder, garam masala, chilli powder and dried chilli flakes; sea salt and ground black pepper; 1 x 400g tin of chopped tomatoes, plus ¼ of a tin of water; 2 jarred roasted red peppers; 1 tsp of paprika; 1 tsp of sugar; 1 tsp of ground coriander; 2 tsp of Worcestershire sauce; 1 x 400g tin of kidney beans, drained and rinsed; sea salt and ground black pepper; 250g packet of microwavable rice; 2 tbsp of soured cream; a handful of fresh coriander; a handful of grated Cheddar cheese; 1 tbsp of jalapeños; avocado slices (optional)

4 steps

Prep:10minCook:15min

This fiery twist on the comfort food classic is such a gorgeous dish! These scrummy air fried chilli con carne meatballs blend the rich, smoky flavours of traditional chilli con carne with the satisfying bite of tender, juicy meatballs. This recipe is both hearty and hassle-free, thanks to the air fryer. They are so addictive, you’ll be making these every week!

Updated at: Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:45:52 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories1082.9 kcal (54%)

Total Fat54 g (77%)

Carbs88.4 g (34%)

Sugars25.4 g (28%)

Protein52.1 g (104%)

Sodium2550.2 mg (128%)

Fiber9.3 g (33%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Pre-heat your air fryer to 200°C for 3 minutes and remove the crisper plate.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix the beef mince with all the spices and seasonings until fully combined, then form into bite-sized meatballs. You should be able to make about 12 meatballs. Lightly spray with oil and arrange the meatballs in the air fryer basket or your ovenproof dish, in a single layer with a little space between each. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, or turning if using a dish, and cook until the balls are starting to turn golden.

Step 3

Meanwhile, make your sauce by blitzing all the ingredients except the beans in a blender until smooth. Pour the sauce over your meatballs and stir. Add the kidney beans and stir again. Cook for a further 8 to 10 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through, and the sauce is thick.

Step 4

Cook the microwave rice according to the packet instructions. Serve the meatballs with the rice, soured cream, fresh coriander, grated Cheddar, jalapeños and avocado (if using).

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