In a bowl, add the ground meat, salt, black pepper (optional), garlic powder, and parsley. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors develop.

After 30 minutes, take out the bowl and add the milk, the slice of bread soaked and crumbled in plant-based milk, and the breadcrumbs. Mix well.

Once mixed, form the meatballs and place them in the air fryer basket. Cook at 350°F (180°C) for 10 minutes. This recipe makes about 16 meatballs.

Next, take frozen French fries and cook them in the air fryer at 350°F (180°C) for 15 minutes.

While the fries are cooking, make the tomato sauce. In a saucepan, heat a splash of olive oil. Add the garlic powder, parsley, tomato sauce, and a shot glass of water (use the tomato sauce jar to measure).

Reduce the heat to medium (about level 6), add the meatballs, and let them simmer in the tomato sauce for 5 minutes.

Once the meatballs and fries are done, serve and enjoy!