Description
This Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs recipe delivers juicy, flavorful meatballs with a crispy exterior and moist interior, all cooked quickly and conveniently in the air fryer. Perfect as a protein-packed snack, appetizer, or meal accompaniment, these turkey meatballs are seasoned with garlic, parmesan, and Italian herbs, making them versatile for salads, pasta, sandwiches, or casseroles.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground turkey (85/15 or 93/7)
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ 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
Cooking Preparation
- Cooking spray or additional oil for air fryer basket
Instructions
- Prep: Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray or spread a small amount of oil to prevent sticking. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add ground turkey, egg, Italian breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, parsley, water, olive oil, minced garlic, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Gently mix together until thoroughly combined, being careful not to overmix to keep meatballs tender.
- Shape Meatballs: Use a cookie scoop or clean hands to form 12 evenly sized meatballs, each about 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter.
- Cook Meatballs: Place the shaped meatballs in the preheated air fryer basket, spacing them evenly so air can circulate. Cook at 375°F for 16-18 minutes, flipping the meatballs halfway through cooking to ensure even browning. The meatballs are done when golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve: Remove the meatballs from the air fryer and serve immediately with your favorite sauce or incorporate them into pasta dishes, salads, casseroles, or sandwiches for a delicious meal.
Notes
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation and even cooking.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure meatballs are safely cooked through at 165°F.
- Leftover meatballs can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- For a gluten-free option, replace Italian breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Adding a bit of grated onion or red pepper flakes can enhance flavor if desired.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
