Description
These juicy Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs are a healthier twist on the classic dish, cooked to perfection in the air fryer for a quick and easy meal. Made with ground turkey, Parmesan cheese, and aromatic seasonings, these meatballs are a delicious addition to pasta, salads, or sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, mix together ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs, making about 18-20 meatballs.
- Air Fry: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes. Lightly spray the basket with olive oil. Arrange meatballs in a single layer, ensuring space between each. Cook for 10–12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve warm with marinara sauce, pasta, rice, or vegetables.
Notes
- Leftover meatballs freeze well—fully cook, cool, and freeze in a single layer. Reheat by air frying for 5–6 minutes at 350°F.
- For added moisture, incorporate 1–2 tablespoons of milk into the meat mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
