Meatloaf in ninja foodi 5 in 1

Making meatloaf in your Foodi Ninja is easy! However, I was intimated at first wondering how it would shape without the traditional loaf pan. But once you get into this cooking adventure of flavors and textures – there’s no turning back time.

We’ve got you covered! This easy meatloaf recipe can be made right in your ninja foodi.

You’re going to love this recipe! The meatloaf is juicy and flavorful, and the glaze is sweet and tangy. Serve it with some mashed potatoes and green beans for a complete meal that everyone will love.

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First off, let me say I’m not a food blogger. If you are new here, I’m all about giving an honest opinion to help you all out.

I share ways to save money from everything to food to your animals. I got a Ninja Foodi last year for Christmas and shared what I learn about it here with my readers.

I put a spin on the traditional meatloaf recipe. Using the onion soup mix packet makes this so easy. It gives it an amazing flavor too. One my entire family enjoys, and we all know that can be rare!

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 Eggs
  • 2 lbs. ground beef ( I get ground beef at BJs or Costco for the best price)
  • 1/4 c. milk
  • 2 cups breadcrumbs ( I used Whole Wheat)
  • 1 packet of onion soup mix ( I used Lipton)

Topping Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Ketchup
  • 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard

DIRECTIONS

You will be using the pressure cooking and air frying setting on your Ninja Foodi.

First, mix all ingredients besides the sauce ingredients in a bowl.

Then form the meat into a nice oval shape.

Add 1 1/2 cups of water to the pot.

You will be using your air fryer basket to cook the meat in. This will allow the grease to drip down.

I sprayed my air fryer pan with cooking spray. Add your shaped meat to the basket and place it inside your Ninja Foodi.

  1. Grab your pressure cooking lid and make sure your knob is on the seal side. You don’t want my major mishap with chicken in the Foodi.
  2. Hit the Pressure button time for 25 minutes.
  3. Once the time is up, let the Ninja Foodi naturally release pressure for 10-15 minutes. Then release steam.
  4. Remove your air fryer basket and dump out liquid and grease from the pot.
  5. Place back inside the ninja foodi with the air fryer basket.
  6. Add your topping to the loaf. Some people use barbeque sauce as well.
  7. Close the Air Crisp lid and set it to Air crisp.
  8. Set the time for 10 minutes at 390°.
  9. I sprinkled green onions on top after and sliced it up.

I was so happy how delicious this turned out. It may just be my love for the Ninja Foodi, but everything turns out so tender in it.

At this point, don’t try to lift your meatloaf out. It was a little moist at this point, but the air frying part takes care of that in a good way.

The Onion mix makes a moist and flavorful meatloaf. It slipped right out of the basket.

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It was a breath of fresh air to see my kids love it. I mean, they usually like meatloaf, but they love the onion soup mix. I used it in our Venison burgers too. It can be a home cook’s best friend.

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Prep Time 10 minutes 5 seconds

Cook Time 35 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes 5 seconds

Ingredients

  • 3 Eggs
  • 2 lbs. ground beef ( I get ground beef at BJs or Costco for the best price)
  • 1/4 c. milk
  • 2 cups breadcrumbs ( I used Whole Wheat)
  • 1 packet of onion soup mix ( I used Lipton)

Topping Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Ketchup
  • 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard

Instructions

  1. First mix all ingredients beside the sauce ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Then form the meat into a nice oval shape.
  3. Add 1 1/2 cups of water to the pot.
  4. You will be using your air fryer basket to cook the meat in. This will allow the grease to drip down.
  5. Add your shaped meat to the basket and place inside you Ninja Foodi.
  6. Grab your pressure cooking lid and make sure your knob is on the seal side. You don’t want my major mishap with chicken in the Foodi.
  7. Hit the Pressure button time for 25 minutes.
  8. Once the time is up let the Ninja Foodi naturally release pressure for 10-15 minutes. Then release steam.
  9. Remove your air fryer basket and dump out liquid and grease from pot.
  10. Place back inside the ninja foodi with the air fryer basket.
  11. Add your topping to the loaf. Some people use barbeque sauce as well.
  12. Close the Air Crisp lid and set to Air crisp.
  13. Set the time for 10 minutes at 390°.
  14. I sprinked green onions on top after and sliced it up.

Notes

You will be using the pressure cooking and air frying setting on your Ninja Foodi.

I sprayed my air fryer pan with cooking spray.

Don't lift your meatloaf out before you air fry, it will be mushy and soft, that is normal. Once you air fry it will come out easily.

What temperature should meatloaf be baked on?

The oven temperature is typically set at 350 degrees F for making meatloaf. That's the temperature you want to be sure to use so the meatloaf cooks and doesn't dry out. Too high, and the outer crust will burn before the interior is cooked all the way, too low and you don't get that delicious crust.

How long do you cook a 2lb meatloaf in a convection oven?

2-pound meatloaves take between one hour and 75 minutes in a conventional oven and between 45 and 57 minutes in a convection oven.

How long do you cook 5 lbs of meatloaf?

A standard meatloaf cooking temp is 350°F. At 350°F, 35 to 45 minutes per pound of meatloaf is a fairly accurate rule to follow.

How do you cook frozen meatloaf in Ninja Foodi?

Add one cup of water to the Ninja Foodi. Press start, press the pressure cooking option, Place meatloaf either on trivet or inside the basket it comes with. Top with onion. Set to High pressure for 30 minutes.

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