Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

A close up shot of turkey meatballs that were made in the air fryer.

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5 from 1 vote

Easy, flavorful turkey meatballs made in the air fryer with simple ingredients.

Prep Time5

Cook Time12

Course: dinner, lunch

Servings:

Author: Jamie N, Registered Dietitian

Ingredients

1 egg
1 lb ground turkey
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs unsalted
1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
2 cloves garlic finely minced or microplaned
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Air Fryer Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees.
In a large bowl, start by cracking the egg and lightly whisking it or beat lightly with a fork. Add remaining meatball ingredients: ground turkey, olive oil, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic, and spices.
Form the ground turkey mixture into rounded tablespoon sized balls (you can use a 1-1.5 tbsp cookie scoop). It will make 20-25 small meatballs.
Transfer meatballs to the air fryer, ensure that they aren’t touching. You may need to work in batches depending on the size of your air fryer. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, turning them about halfway through to ensure even cooking. Note: Air fry time may vary slightly depending on your air fryer, so make sure to check on them. Meatballs should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

Oven instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Follow steps 2-3 as written.
Add meatballs to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 15 minutes or until meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

Notes

Nutrition information is based on the recipe making 20 meatballs, with one serving being 4 meatballs. Serving size will vary depending on how many meatballs you make.

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