How To Prepare - Frozen Meatballs & Slices - Johnsonville - Retail (2024)

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How long do you cook frozen meatballs in the microwave? ›

Place 4 meatballs on a plate and cover with a paper towel. Microwave on high: FROZEN: 2 minutes or until heated through; THAWED: 70-75 seconds or until heated through. Let stand 1 minute before eating.

You'll need at least 12 hours for the meat to thaw, so it's best to place meatballs into the fridge the day before. In the event you forget to do so or are hit with a sudden hankering for meatballs in the middle of the day, there are other methods you can try.

Cooking frozen meatballs is easy, even if you don't thaw them first. In most cases, you buy them already fully cooked, so all you have to do is reheat them.

To reheat, place the frozen meatballs in an ovenproof pan or baking dish and cover with foil. Bake at 150°C/300°F for approx. 30 minutes, or until hot all the way through.

Place the meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet or in a baking dish, then cover them with foil to prevent drying, and heat until warmed through. Again, the time will vary based on how many meatballs you're reheating, but plan for at least 15 minutes for a small batch.

Not simmering frozen meatballs in sauce

Additionally, cooking the meatballs over low heat is likely to make them more tender, as it lets the heat slowly break down the proteins in the meat. To prepare meatballs in sauce, first warm the sauce in a skillet or pot before adding the meatballs.

Microwave from frozen

Instructions: 800W 10 mins 30 secs / 900W 9 mins 30 secsFor best results microwave heat.

Cooked Perfect^® Meatballs are fully cooked — just heat and serve.

Never keep meat at room temperature for more than two hours.

Food should be left out at room temperature for the shortest time possible. Ideally, defrost these foods in the fridge. Foods will defrost quite quickly at room temperature, but harmful bacteria could grow in food if it gets too warm while defrosting.

Can frozen meatballs be cooked in the air fryer? ›

Place frozen meatballs into the basket of the air fryer. Close the basket and air fry the meatballs for 10 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Shake the basket halfway through to evenly cook the meatballs. Continue to cook for an additional 1-2 minutes if you want your meatballs more crispy on the outside.

Brown them first, then let them finish cooking in the marinara sauce. This results in a nice texture on the outside of the meatball but keeps it juicy and tender on the inside. It also adds more flavor to the tomato sauce.