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Air Fryer Meatloaf (Copycat Cracker Barrel Recipe)

April 17, 2023 · Meaghan Leave a Comment

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This air fryer meatloaf is a spot on copycat of Cracker Barrel’s classic meatloaf recipe. Made right in the air fryer, you can make this in under an hour for your entire family for less than the cost of one meal out!

air fryer meatloaf on a small white platter

This Southern girl loves Cracker Barrel.

Biscuits, cornbread, cheesy hashbrown casserole, and their meatloaf of course.

It’s juicy, perfectly seasoned and slathered in the best sauce.

And my air fryer meatloaf is a pretty close homemade version of their classic recipe so you can enjoy it anytime!

two slices of air fryer meatloaf on a white dinner plate

Ingredients

To make this you’ll need:

  • Ground beef– Lean ground beef. Don’t use a fattier beef or it will cook down and get very greasy.
  • Ritz crackers– Crushed
  • Milk
  • Onion– Diced yellow onion
  • Eggs
  • Cheese– Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Spices– Salt, pepper, and garlic powder
  • Sauce ingredients– Ketchup, brown sugar, and yellow mustard

a sauce covered air fryer meatloaf on a small white platter with fresh herbs in the corners

How to Make

To make this copycat Cracker Barrel meatloaf in the air fryer, start by adding all of the meatloaf ingredients except for the sauce ingredients to a large mixing bowl.

Stir it together until it’s evenly combined.

Then, shape the meatloaf and put the loaf shape on a piece of parchment paper.

Set it in the basket of your air fryer.

Once you’ve got the meatloaf assembled, make the sauce.

Just whisk together the sauce ingredients together in a smaller bowl until evenly combined.

Then, spread half of the sauce mixture evenly out over the top of the meatloaf.

Air fry the meatloaf at 360° for 35-40 minutes.

Open the basket and spread the remaining sauce evenly out overtop of the meatloaf, then cook it for an additional 5 minutes to let the sauce thicken.

Carefully transfer the hot meatloaf to a cutting board.

Let it rest for 5 full minutes.

Slice, serve, and enjoy!

two slices of copycat cracker barrel meatloaf on a white dinner plate with green beans and mashed potatoes on the side

Storing Leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Reheat it in the air fryer or in the oven or microwave until warmed through.

two slices of copycat cracker barrel meatloaf on a white dinner plate with green beans and mashed potatoes on the side

What to Serve with Meatloaf

You can never go wrong when you pair meatloaf with:

  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Brown Sugar Glazed Canned Carrots
  • Easy Air Fryer Green Beans

Tips and Tricks

  • Make sure you use lean ground beef. Fattier beef will make the meatloaf incredibly greasy and it will also shrink it quite a bit.
  • Don’t skip letting the meatloaf rest. If you cut into it right away all the juices will run out and it could dry out the loaf.
  • Leftovers make fantastic meatloaf sandwiches!

a fork dipping a piece of copycat cracker barrel meatloaf in mashed potatoes

Other Cracker Barrel Copycat Recipes

Air fryer meatloaf is one of my very favorite ways to make a version of the classic Cracker Barrel dish.

Make it and enjoy!

Looking for other copycat Cracker Barrel recipes?

Try these:

  • Copycat Cracker Barrel Roast Beef
  • Cracker Barrel Coca Cola Cake
  • Country Fried Steak With Gravy

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air fryer meatloaf on a small white platter

Air Fryer Meatloaf (Copycat Cracker Barrel Recipe)

This air fryer meatloaf is a spot on copycat of Cracker Barrel's classic meatloaf recipe. Made right in the air fryer, you can make this in under an hour for your entire family for less than the cost of one meal out!
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Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 330kcal
Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

For The Meatloaf

  • 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 30 Ritz crackers crushed
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • pinch garlic powder
  • salt & pepper to taste

For The Sauce

  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
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Instructions

  • Add all of the meatloaf ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Stir together (or mash with clean hands) until evenly combined.
  • Shape the meatloaf into a loaf-ish shape on a piece of parchment paper. Set it in the basket of your air fryer.
  • In a smaller mixing bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients- until evenly combined.
  • Spread half of the sauce mixture evenly out over the top of the meatloaf.
  • Air fry the meatloaf at 360° for 35-40 minutes.
  • Open the basket and spread the remaining sauce evenly out overtop of the meatloaf, then bake an additional 5 minutes.
  • Carefully transfer the hot meatloaf to a cutting board. Let it rest for 5 full minutes.
  • Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Make sure you use lean ground beef. Fattier beef will make the meatloaf incredibly greasy and it will also shrink it quite a bit.
  • Don't skip letting the meatloaf rest. If you cut into it right away all the juices will run out and it could dry out the loaf.
  • Leftovers make fantastic meatloaf sandwiches!

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 420mg | Potassium: 438mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 320IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 172mg | Iron: 3mg
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