Dinner
Classic Meatloaf with Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Recipe by Ninja Test Kitchen
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- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 small yellow onion, peeled, finely chopped (about ⅓ cup)
- Kosher salt, as desired
- Ground black pepper, as desired
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bag (24 ounces) baby potatoes
- ½ teaspooon onion powder
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Step 1
Insert a crisper plate in the bottom of each basket.
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Step 2
In a large bowl, add the ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, egg, parsley, onion, salt, pepper, and ketchup. Mix with a large spoon or your hands until evenly combined. Shape into a rectangular loaf (about 7″ x 4″) and place in one of the baskets. Insert basket in Zone 1.
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Step 3
In a medium bowl, toss the baby potatoes with oil, salt, pepper, and onion powder. Add the potatoes to the bottom of the other basket, then insert basket in Zone 2.
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Step 4
Select Zone 1, then use the dial to select AIR FRY, set temperature to 400°F, and set time to 35 minutes. Select Zone 2, then use the dial to select ROAST, set temperature to 400°F, and set time to 45 minutes. Select SMART FINISH, then press START/PAUSE to begin cooking (Zone 1 will read HOLD until it’s time to start cooking).
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Step 5
When the time reaches 15 minutes, remove Zone 2 basket. Transfer baby potatoes to a cutting board, then use the bottom of a cup or drinking glass to gently smash each potato to break the skin and lightly flatten. Place potatoes back in the basket, then reinsert basket to continue cooking.
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Step 6
When cooking is complete, use an instant-read thermometer to ensure internal temperature of meatloaf reaches at least 165°F. Serve meatloaf hot with crispy smashed potatoes.
