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Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs Recipe

Healthy no-fuss air fryer turkey meatballs are juicy and full of flavor. Enjoy with a simple glaze as an appetizer or place the meatballs in a marinara sauce for a complete meal.

Servings: 24 Meatballs
Calories: 734 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Turkey Meatballs
  • ½ medium onion chopped fine
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium garlic clove minced
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup milk or plain yogurt
  • 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 ¼ pound 93 percent lean ground turkey
  • 1/3 cup panko or breadcrumbs pork rinds for low carb
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves minced
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Brown Sugar Glaze
  • ¼ cup ketchup sugar free
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or golden monk fruit for sugar free option
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider or white vinegar

Instructions

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  1. Turkey Meatballs
  2. In a medium skillet add the oil. Turn heat to medium-low. Add the onion, and salt. Cover and cook over stirring often until the onion is soft 4-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove onion mix from heat and cool.
  3. In a medium size mixing bowl whisk the milk or yogurt, egg, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
  4. In a large separate bowl, mix the ground turkey, panko or breadcrumbs (pork rinds for low carb), parsley, pepper, cooked cool onion mix, and egg mixture together; mix gently. Form meatballs 3/4" to 1-3/4" in diameter.
  5. Place the meatballs on a parchment lined baking sheet and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  6. Spray the air fryer insert with non-stick cooking spray. Place meatballs in the basket of the air fryer in a single layer leaving space between the meatballs to allow the air to circulate.
  7. Cook for 10-12 minutes at 375°F or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Check halfway through cooking time. Repeat if you need to cook in batches.
  8. Brown Sugar Glaze
  9. In a small bowl whisk together the ketchup, brownsugar (golden monk fruit for sugar free) and vinegar.
  10. Brush cooked meatballs with the brown sugar glaze, serve the glaze on the side or serve meatballs with marinara sauce.

Notes

  • Shape meatballs into 16 -24 balls.
  • 3/4-1-inch for appetizer size and up to 1 1-3/4-inch in diameter for main meal.
  • Use turkey meat with some fat. 99 percent fat free ground turkey will be too dry.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 734kcal (37%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 91g (182%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 25g Cholesterol 351mg (117%) Sodium 376mg (16%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Meatballs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 734

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 734kcal 37%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 91g 182%
Fat 39g 60%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 25g 147%
Cholesterol 351mg 117%
Sodium 376mg 16%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.