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Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Total Time: 23 minutes
  • Yield: 12 meatballs (serves 12)
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs recipe offers a quick and healthy way to enjoy juicy, flavorful turkey meatballs. Made with lean ground turkey and a blend of Italian herbs and spices, these meatballs are cooked to perfection in the air fryer for a crispy outside and tender inside. Ideal for serving as a snack, appetizer, or main dish topping for pasta or salads, these meatballs blend convenience with classic taste.

Ingredients

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Meatball Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey (85/15 or 93/7)
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped Italian parsley
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prep: Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray or spread a small amount of olive oil to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the ground turkey, egg, Italian breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, chopped Italian parsley, water, olive oil, minced garlic, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Gently mix all ingredients together until thoroughly combined but don’t overmix to keep meatballs tender.
  3. Shape Meatballs: Use a cookie scoop or clean hands to form 12 evenly sized meatballs to ensure uniform cooking.
  4. Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C) to guarantee the meatballs cook evenly and develop a golden crust.
  5. Cook Meatballs: Place the meatballs in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring there is space between each for proper air circulation. Cook for 16-18 minutes, turning them halfway through the cooking time to brown all sides. Meatballs are done when golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
  6. Serve: Serve the air fryer turkey meatballs with your favorite pasta sauce, as a topping for pasta, salads, casseroles, sandwiches, or enjoy them as a protein-packed snack.

Notes

  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow even cooking and crispiness.
  • Use a meat thermometer to verify the internal temperature reaches 165°F to ensure safety.
  • For added moisture, avoid overmixing the turkey mixture.
  • Leftover meatballs can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • These meatballs pair well with marinara sauce, pesto, or a creamy dip.

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