Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
8 mins
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Cook Time
7 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
14 meatballs
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Calories
89 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
Description
This recipe mixes ground turkey with breadcrumbs (regular or Italian), grated Parmesan cheese, a whole egg, and salt, forming a uniform mixture shaped into approximately 14 meatballs. The meatballs are placed in a lightly oiled air fryer basket and cooked at 350°F for 8 minutes, flipping halfway to ensure even browning. They should reach an internal temperature of 165°F to be safely cooked through.
The air fryer cooks the meatballs quickly with minimal added fat, resulting in a pleasantly crisp surface while maintaining juiciness inside. They can be garnished with fresh parsley or additional cheese and served atop pasta or inside a sub sandwich with marinara sauce, offering versatile meal options.
Prepared in batches, these meatballs allow easy meal prep, and their size makes portioning straightforward. The use of Parmesan adds depth and umami to the turkey meat, balancing its milder flavor.
Cooked meatballs keep in the refrigerator for up to three days in airtight containers and freeze well for up to three months. Thawing before reheating in the air fryer or oven helps preserve texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup breadcrumbs Regular or Italian
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- olive oil spray form
Instructions
- Mix all of the ingredients in a large bowl with a spoon or fork.
- Use a cookie scoop or 2 tablespoons to create about 14 meatballs.
- Spray the grate of your air fryer with preferred spray oil or wipe the air fryer basket with oil.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through. The meatballs are ready to eat once they reach an internal temperature of 165F.
- Top with freshly chopped parsley or more grated cheese and serve over pasta or in a sub roll with marinara sauce.
Notes
- Store cooked meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, freeze the meatballs by first placing them on a baking sheet to freeze individually, then transfer to a freezer bag and keep for up to 3 months.
- To reheat frozen meatballs, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in the air fryer, oven, or slow cooker for best results.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 14meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 89 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 89kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 365mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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