Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
Learn how to make ground turkey meatballs in air fryer in easy steps. This is the best turkey meatball recipe ever, it is simple and easy to make yet packed with flavor. No, this is not one of those dry ones you have tried in the past. This right here is tender, moist, and deliciously melts in the mouth. Serve as is with any dipping sauce of choice or in tomato sauce and serve over pasta.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey also known as turkey mince I used 7% fat
- 1 cup onion finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic granules
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ Tablespoons full fat mayonnaise
- Fresh parsley to serve
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather the ingredients and finely chop the onions (I used a chopper for better consistency)
- In a large bowl add ground turkey, chopped onions, garlic granules, egg, Italian seasoning, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper, and mix to combine using your hands.
- Preheat the air fryer to 180C/360F for 3-5 minutes.
- Using a small ice cream scoop or spoon divide the mix into 12-16 places.
- Roll the mix into meatballs and place on a plate until you have exhausted the lot.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil, and arrange the meatballs in the basket in a single layer.
- Cook the turkey meatballs until golden brown on the outside for 10-12 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165F/74C shaking the air fryer basket halfway through the cooking time.
- Serve as is with any dipping sauce of your choice or in a tomato sauce with some spaghetti. Enjoy!
Notes
How to store
These meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
To reheat, simply place them back in the air fryer at 180C/360F for 5 minutes or until heated through. You can also reheat them in the microwave or in the oven.
Nutrition
Calories: 69kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 9gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 105mgPotassium: 126mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 59IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg
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