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Cooked Bison Meatballs on a tray

Bison Meatballs

Holy cow (or should I say holy bison?), these tender and flavorful bison meatballs are SO GOOD. The parmesan cheese really brings these to the next level.This recipe includes baked meatballs and air fryer meatballs, so you can choose the best way to cook them!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Serving Size 65 Meatballs

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground bison
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs or panko
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoon milk or water
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika optional
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

Baked

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and lightly grease it.
  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix gently with your hands until just combined—don’t overwork it, or the meatballs may be tough.
  • Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll into balls. (Tip: Lightly oil your hands to prevent sticking.)
  • Arrange meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway, until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).

Air Fryer

  • Preheat to 375°F (190°C) for a couple of minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix gently with your hands until just combined—don’t overwork it, or the meatballs may be tough.
  • Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll into balls. (Tip: Lightly oil your hands to prevent sticking.)
  • Arrange meatballs in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).