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Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs are juicy, perfectly seasoned, and cook up in no time in the air fryer! These ground turkey meatballs are healthy, satisfying, something the whole family will love, and made with simple ingredients. 
Course Air Fryer, Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer turkey meatballs, easy turkey meatballs, turkey meatballs
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12 meatballs
Calories 89kcal
Author Jessica - Together as Family

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey (85/15 or 93/7)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Prep : Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray or spread a small amount of oil to prevent sticking. 
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • In a large bowl, add the ground turkey, egg, Italian breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, parsley, water, olive oil, minced garlic, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Gently mix together until thoroughly combined. 
    1 pound ground turkey, 1 large egg, 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley, 2 tablespoons water, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Use a cookie scoop, or your clean hands, to form 12 evenly-sized meatballs. 
  • Preheat the air fryer to 375℉.
    * If your air fryer does not have the preheat function then ignore this step, and cook the meatball for the maximin time listed or until they reach a safe internal temperature.
  • Place the turkey meatballs into the preheated air fryer basket, making sure to leave some space between each meatballs to ensure even cooking.
  • Cook for 16-18 minutes, turning the meatballs at the halfway time mark. When done, the meatballs should be golden brown and reached an internal temperature of 165℉.
  • Serve the turkey meatballs with your favorite sauce or as a topping for pasta, salads, casseroles, sandwiches, or anything that calls for meatballs. 

Nutrition

Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 323mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg