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Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
These 15-minute air fryer turkey meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and perfect with pasta and red sauce for a cozy dinner! They’re healthy, quick, easy, and sure to please the whole family. Plus, you can make them gluten-free too!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 199 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
Italian , International
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey 93% lean is best
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup Italian breadcrumbs or panko breadcrumbs gluten-free if needed
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ cup fresh basil finely chopped
- 3 tablespoon grated parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 360°F, and lightly grease the basket with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Gently mix with your hands until just combined—avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender.
- Form 16–20 meatballs using a scooper or your hands and place them on a plate.
- Place the meatballs in the air fryer basket, making sure they are spaced out and not overlapping. If needed, cook in two batches.
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes, or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Serve with marinara, red sauce, or pesto over pasta, and enjoy!
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Notes
- Garlic Powder: Can substitute with 2 - 3 minced garlic cloves.
- Breadcrumbs: I recommend Italian breadcrumbs. If you use regular bread crumbs, add 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning.
- Storing: Place leftovers into one large or individual airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for 4 – 5 days.
- Freezing: For best results, freeze turkey meatballs without sauce. Let them cool to room temperature, then add them to a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Reheat for 30 – 90 seconds until warm. You can also reheat by adding to a large pot with red sauce on the stovetop on low.
Nutrition Information
Calories
199kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
107mg
(36%)
Sodium
219mg
(9%)
Potassium
395mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
204IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 199kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 219mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 395mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 204IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.