Keto Air-Fryer Meatloaf with Pork Rind Binder

• 1¼ cups pork rinds, finely crushed
• ½ cup grated Parmesan
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons double-concentrated tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1¼ teaspoons kosher salt
• ¾ teaspoon black pepper
• ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¾ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• cayenne
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb ground pork
• ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar
• 0.33 cup onion, very finely minced
• 3 tablespoons red, orange, or yellow pepper, very finely minced
• 3 cloves garlic, grated or minced
• 1½ tablespoons fresh parsley or chives
• 1 tablespoon double-concentrated tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1–2 teaspoon water
• ⅛ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• monk fruit extract

Preparation

1. Step 1
   Place the crushed pork rinds into a large mixing bowl.
2. Step 2
   Add the grated Parmesan to the bowl.
3. Step 3
   Crack the eggs into the bowl and whisk them into the pork rinds and Parmesan until evenly mixed.
4. Step 4
   Stir in the tomato paste, water, cream, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard until the tomato paste is fully incorporated.
5. Step 5
   Add the kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne if using, then stir until evenly mixed.
6. Step 6 · 8 minutes
   Let the binder sit so the pork rinds absorb the moisture until the mixture is thick, wet, and paste-like.
7. Step 7
   Add the ground beef, ground pork, shredded sharp cheddar, minced onion, minced pepper, garlic, and optional herbs to the binder.
8. Step 8
   Mix gently with your hands until the mixture is uniform, stopping as soon as it is combined.
9. Step 9
   Divide the mixture into 4 mini loaves or 2 larger loaves and shape them compactly.
10. Step 10 · 20 minutes
    Chill the shaped loaves.
11. Step 11 · 370°F / 188°C
    Preheat the air fryer to 370°F.
12. Step 12
    Stir together the glaze ingredients until thick but brushable.
13. Step 13 · 370°F / 188°C
    Air fry the meatloaf at 370°F until the center reaches 145–150°F.
14. Step 14
    Brush the loaves with the glaze.
15. Step 15
    Return to the air fryer and continue cooking until the center reaches 155°F.
16. Step 16 · 5-8 minutes
    Remove and rest the meatloaf.