Asian-Inspired Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
22 mins
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Servings
10 -16 Meatballs
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Calories
103 kcal
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Cuisine
Asian
Asian-Inspired Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
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These delicious Asian-inspired turkey meatballs are such a cinch to make in the air fryer! Be sure to whip up the dipping sauce so that you don't miss out on a big blast of flavor!
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Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil*
- ⅓ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 3 stalks green onion finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp fresh ginger peeled and grated
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp sea salt to taste
For the Dipping Sauce / Glaze:
- ⅓ cup coconut aminos*
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 large clove garlic minced
- 1 tsp fish sauce optional
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients for the meatballs to a large bowl and mix until everything is well-combined. I use my hands to mix everything together but you can also use a wooden spoon or an electric hand mixer.
- If you have a stand mixer, you can use it with the paddle attachment to make meatballs. You can also use a food processor to make the turkey mixture.
- Form 10 to 12 meatballs out of the meat mixture. If you have a cookie scoop or a small ice cream scoop, feel free to use it to form meatballs. Transfer the meatballs to the air fryer basket in a single layer. You may need to do this in two batches if you have a small air fryer.
- Air fry at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meatballs reach 165 degrees F or higher and the outside is golden brown.
- Note: Depending on the size of the meatballs (if they are rather small), you may want to adjust the cooking time down by a minute or two so that the meatballs don’t become overcooked. If your turkey meat is very cold and/or you make large meatballs, air fry turkey meatballs for 12 to 14 minutes.
- To verify the temperature, insert a meat thermometer into the center of the largest meatball (or spot check several meatballs) and wait until the numbers stop moving.
- While the meatballs are cooking in the air fryer, prepare the dipping sauce. Mix the ingredients for the dipping sauce together in a small bowl or measuring cup until well-combined.
- You can use this as dipping sauce, or do as I do and toss the cooked meatballs in a mixing bowl with the sauce to coat them.
- Serve these Asian Turkey Meatballs as an appetizer, or use them as a main entrée and serve them with your choice of side dishes like steamed rice (zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice for low carb) and sauteed vegetables.
Notes
- *Sesame oil is used for flavor here. If you don’t have it on hand, you can omit it or use avocado oil or olive oil.
- **You can replace the coconut aminos with 3 tablespoons of soy sauce or liquid aminos plus one to two tablespoons of brown sugar or pure maple syrup.
- Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1Meatball
Calories
103kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
333mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10-16 Meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Meatball | |
| Calories | 103kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 333mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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