Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

These juicy air fryer turkey meatballs are a healthy dinner with 30g of protein per serving, ready in under 20 minutes. Serve them on their own, with pasta, or with nut-free basil pesto. They're easy to make gluten-free, too.

5 from 15 votes

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Serving servings

Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey, 93% lean is best
1 large egg
⅓ cup Italian breadcrumbs or panko breadcrumbs, gluten-free if needed
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ cup fresh basil, finely chopped
3 tablespoon grated parmesan

Instructions

Preheat. Set your air fryer to 360°F and lightly grease the basket with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
Mix. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Gently mix with your hands until just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the meatballs tender.
Roll. Form 16 to 20 meatballs using a scooper or your hands and place them on a plate.
Arrange. Place the meatballs in the air fryer basket in a single layer, spaced out and not overlapping. Cook in two batches if needed.
Air fry. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
Serve. Enjoy with marinara, red sauce, or pesto over pasta.

Notes

Garlic Powder: Can substitute with 2 - 3 minced garlic cloves.

Breadcrumbs: I recommend Italian breadcrumbs. If you use regular bread crumbs, add 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning.

Storing: Place leftovers into one large or individual airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for 4 – 5 days.

Freezing: For best results, freeze turkey meatballs without sauce. Let them cool to room temperature, then add them to a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

Reheating: Reheat for 30 – 90 seconds until warm. You can also reheat by adding to a large pot with red sauce on the stovetop on low.

Nutrition

Course Lunch & Dinner

Cuisine Healthy, Italian

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