Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
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Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
Description
This recipe combines lean ground turkey with diced red bell pepper, beaten egg, fresh herbs like parsley and cilantro, plus salt and pepper. Mixing these ingredients thoroughly binds and flavors the meatballs. They are shaped into moderately small balls about 1¼ inches in diameter to ensure even cooking.
The meatballs are air fried at 400°F, cooked in batches to avoid overcrowding. The air fryer crisps the exterior lightly while the inside cooks to a tender, juicy finish within 7 to 10 minutes, turning or shaking halfway to brown evenly.
These turkey meatballs can be served warm with dipping sauces, making them ideal for snacks, appetizers, or as a protein addition to meals. They hold together well due to the egg and vegetables and adapt to different herbs or spices for variation.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb Turkey mince
- 1 red bell pepper deseeded and finely chopped
- 1 egg lightly beaten, large
- 4 tablespoons fresh herbs parsley, minced
- 1 tablespoon cilantro coriander, fresh, minced
- salt
- black pepper
- For cooking
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400F / 200C.
- Mix all the ingredients (minus the cooking spray) together in a bowl.
- Shape into 1-1/4-in meatballs.
- Place half the meatballs a single layer in air fryer basket; cook for 7-10 mins until lightly browned and cooked through,(shaking halfway through).
- Remove and keep warm, and repeat with the remaining meatballs.
- Serve warm with toothpicks and a dipping sauce.
Notes
- Ensure meatballs are sized uniformly for even cooking in the air fryer.
- Substitute or add other finely grated vegetables like carrots or mushrooms to the mix for moisture and flavor variation.
- Make meatballs smaller to improve cooking and cohesion during air frying.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, adding spices as desired.
- Use cooking spray in the air fryer basket to prevent sticking and promote browning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 220kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 134mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 661mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2280IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 57.7mg | 64% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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