Air fryer meatballs with cherry tomato sauce recipe
 In this easy family supper both the meatballs and sauce are made in the air fryer, creating delicious results while saving you time and energy. 80g/2¾oz breadcrumbs 2 tbsp milk 1 medium free-range egg 500g/1lb 2oz beef mince 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley2 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil 100g/3½oz feta 80g/2¾oz breadcrumbs 2 tbsp milk 1 medium free-range egg 500g/1lb 2oz beef mince 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil 100g/3½oz feta 2 garlic cloves, peeled and cut in half 400g/14oz cherry tomatoes, cut in half lengthways 1 medium shallot, finely chopped (approx. 50g/1¾oz) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegarsalt and freshly ground black pepper 2 garlic cloves, peeled and cut in half 400g/14oz cherry tomatoes, cut in half lengthways 1 medium shallot, finely chopped (approx. 50g/1¾oz) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar salt and freshly ground black pepper 400g/14oz dried spaghetti 2 tbsp butter 1 tbsp roughly chopped fresh parsley1 tbsp roughly chopped fresh basil50g/1¾oz feta, crumbled 400g/14oz dried spaghetti 2 tbsp butter 1 tbsp roughly chopped fresh parsley 1 tbsp roughly chopped fresh basil 50g/1¾oz feta, crumbled Method To make the meatballs, mix together the breadcrumbs, milk and egg in a large bowl. Add the beef, parsley and basil then crumble in the feta. Season with salt and pepper and mix well before shaping into 16 balls.Preheat the air fryer to 200C. Pull out the basket and line with an air fryer paper tray, or use baking paper to form a low-sided base. To make the sauce, place the garlic, cherry tomatoes and shallots on the lined tray. Season with salt and pepper, then drizzle with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Air fry for 25 minutes, shaking the vegetables at the halfway point. Once cooked, carefully tip the vegetables into a large bowl, discard the paper then use a stick blender to blend until smooth. Alternatively, blend in a food processor. Transfer the sauce to a small pan and keep warm over a low heat; leave the air fryer on.Place the meatballs into the air fryer, spacing them out evenly, and cook for 10–12 minutes or until cooked through.Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to packet instructions. Drain and stir through the butter. To serve, pile the spaghetti onto a plate and top with the meatballs and sauce. Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped parsley, basil and a little crumbled feta. To make the meatballs, mix together the breadcrumbs, milk and egg in a large bowl. Add the beef, parsley and basil then crumble in the feta. Season with salt and pepper and mix well before shaping into 16 balls. To make the meatballs, mix together the breadcrumbs, milk and egg in a large bowl. Add the beef, parsley and basil then crumble in the feta. Season with salt and pepper and mix well before shaping into 16 balls. Preheat the air fryer to 200C. Pull out the basket and line with an air fryer paper tray, or use baking paper to form a low-sided base. Preheat the air fryer to 200C. Pull out the basket and line with an air fryer paper tray, or use baking paper to form a low-sided base. To make the sauce, place the garlic, cherry tomatoes and shallots on the lined tray. Season with salt and pepper, then drizzle with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. To make the sauce, place the garlic, cherry tomatoes and shallots on the lined tray. Season with salt and pepper, then drizzle with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Air fry for 25 minutes, shaking the vegetables at the halfway point. Air fry for 25 minutes, shaking the vegetables at the halfway point. Once cooked, carefully tip the vegetables into a large bowl, discard the paper then use a stick blender to blend until smooth. Alternatively, blend in a food processor. Transfer the sauce to a small pan and keep warm over a low heat; leave the air fryer on. Once cooked, carefully tip the vegetables into a large bowl, discard the paper then use a stick blender to blend until smooth. Alternatively, blend in a food processor. Transfer the sauce to a small pan and keep warm over a low heat; leave the air fryer on. Place the meatballs into the air fryer, spacing them out evenly, and cook for 10–12 minutes or until cooked through. Place the meatballs into the air fryer, spacing them out evenly, and cook for 10–12 minutes or until cooked through. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to packet instructions. Drain and stir through the butter. Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti according to packet instructions. Drain and stir through the butter. To serve, pile the spaghetti onto a plate and top with the meatballs and sauce. Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped parsley, basil and a little crumbled feta. To serve, pile the spaghetti onto a plate and top with the meatballs and sauce. Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped parsley, basil and a little crumbled feta. Recipe tips If making the meatballs ahead, place on a tray lined with baking paper and chill in the fridge until needed.