Name: Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Ingredients: 20 ounces Ground Turkey Meat; 1/3 cup minced sweet onion; 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 2-3 cloves); 2 large eggs; 3/4 cup dry Italian breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; olive oil in spray bottle if possible

Serve these air fryer turkey meatballs with a toothpick for an appetizer, over a bed of mashed potatoes with gravy for a comfort food feast, swimming in a tomato sauce for an Italian dinner or use it for meal prep lunches!

air fryer meatballs cooked on plate with quinoa, gravy and salad — Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs with gravy over quinoa with salad

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Are These Meatballs Healthier?

I've been very careful not to ever use the term healthy on my blog. However, I feel comfortable saying these meatballs are a tad bit healthier than a traditional meatball because:

less saturated fat in turkey vs. beef
very little oil is used in air frying

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Mix together Ingredients
Form into balls
Place in air fryer basket and spritz with olive oil
Air Fry 10-12 minutes

Related: Classic Italian Meatballs

turkey meatballs in air fryer basket cooked

How To Serve

You can eat these meatballs as is, straight out of the air fryer or you can try any of these options:

Served atop a pile of mashed potatoes or quinoa with gravy
Stick a toothpick in them and serve as appetizers with a dipping sauce
Cover with tomato sauce and serve with pasta or in a sub roll
Use in your meal prep with a healthy grain and chopped veggies

meal prep bowl with quinoa , turkey meatballs and sliced raw veggies — Serving Suggestion: Meal Prep Lunch

Turkey Meatballs in skillet with tomato sauce — Serving Suggestions: Place in pan with favorite pasta / marinara sauce and use for subs or atop pasta

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Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

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Using an air fryer and turkey in place of beef helps you shave a few calories off from traditional meatballs

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 12 mins

Course Appetizer, dinner, lunch, Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings meatballs

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

20 ounces Ground Turkey Meat
⅓ cup minced sweet onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 2-3 cloves)
2 large eggs
¾ cup dry Italian breadcrumbs
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
olive oil in spray bottle if possible

Instructions

Combine all ingredients except olive oil in a bowl. Mix with hands just until all ingredients are incorporated into meat. Shape into meatballs.
Place meatballs in air fryer basket. You may need to do this in two batches, depending on the size of your air fryer (I can usually fit about 20). Spritz the top of meatballs with oil spray if available, otherwise, brush a small amount of oil over tops of meatballs.
Cook meatballs at 400° F for 8-10 minutes. Check temperature and if not yet at 165°F, return for another 2-4 minutes.
Serve as desired.

Keyword air fryer, meatball

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