1tablespoonoilI tend to use extra virgin olive oil
1largeonionbrown or red
1clovegarlicpeeled and chopped
2teaspoonsagedried or fresh, finely chopped
180gbreadcrumbsI tend to blitz stale bread to make bread crumbs and keep a bag in the freezer
2largeeggsbeaten
Instructions
Heat the butter and oil in a frying pan. Fry the onion gently for 15 minutes over a low heat until the onions are softened and translucent. Add the garlic and sage and fry for 1 min. Leave to cool for 10 mins. Want to do this step in your air fryer? Remove the grill and do it straight in the drawer or, do it in a tray or enamel dish at 160ºC for about 10 minutes.
Stir the breadcrumbs and beaten egg through the onion mixture, add an extra egg, if necessary to bind. Season to taste. Divide into 12 balls
180 g breadcrumbs, 2 large eggs
12 minutes at 160°C in air fryers that count down immediately (ie without a preheating phase), like the Ninja air fryers 10 minutes at 160°C in air fryers that count down after a preheating phase, like the Instant Brands air fryers