30 Minute Air Fryer Mississippi Meatloaf Recipe

What you’ll love about Mississippi Meatloaf in the Air Fryer:

• Easy to make gluten-free as written.
• Ready in less than 30 minutes!
• Quick weeknight meal that is packed with flavor!
• Uses pantry style ingredients.
• Adapted from those same flavors used in the viral Mississippi Pot Roast.

Ingredients for Air Fryer Mississippi Meatloaf:

• Ground Beef (80/20)
• Corn Meal
• Chicken Broth
• Gluten-Free Worcestershire Sauce
• Dry Ranch Seasoning
• Pepperoncini
• Egg
• Unsalted Butter

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F with an 8-inch cake pan in it for 5 minutes. This helps get an instant sear on the meatloaf.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, corn meal, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, ranch seasoning, chopped pepperoncini and egg.
3. Mix until combined, shape into a meatloaf.
4. Carefully place into the preheated cake pan.
5. Add the butter slices and whole pepperoncini on top of the meatloaf.
6. Air fry at 350 degrees F for 20-23 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees F.
7. Let meatloaf rest for 5-7 minutes before serving.
8. Serve.

Tips for Making the Best Mississippi Meatloaf:

• Always use a meat thermometer to be sure the internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees F and it does not get overcooked.
• Use 80/20 ground beef so that the meatloaf is juicy. If you use 90/10, it will still work but may be a drier meatloaf.
• Let the meatloaf rest before serving so that the juice redistributes throughout the meatloaf.
• If you want to add onions, those can be added but be sure they are finely diced onions.
• Use an 8-inch pan or one that will fit in your air fryer to keep all of the ingredients and juice contained.
• Do not make the meatloaf too thick as it needs to evenly cook throughout.
• If gluten-free is not needed, bread crumbs can be used to swap with the corn meal.