Description
This Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs recipe offers a quick and healthy way to enjoy tender, flavorful meatballs with a crispy exterior. Made with ground turkey and a blend of classic seasonings, these meatballs cook to perfection in the air fryer, ensuring a juicy texture without excess oil.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatball Mixture
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 lb ground turkey
For Cooking
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Mix Seasonings and Egg: In a large bowl, combine the egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir in the breadcrumbs thoroughly to create a seasoned binding base for the meatballs.
- Add Ground Turkey: Add the ground turkey to the seasoning mixture. Using your hands, gently mix the ingredients together just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender.
- Form Meatballs: Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal portions. From each portion, shape 3 meatballs for a total of 12 meatballs. Spray the meatballs evenly with cooking spray to help them brown and crisp in the air fryer.
- Air Fry Initial Cook: Arrange the meatballs in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, ensuring space around each for even cooking. Set the air fryer to 400°F and cook for 5 minutes to start the browning process.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Turn the meatballs over carefully. Continue cooking at 400°F for an additional 5 to 8 minutes, until the exterior is well-browned and the meatballs are no longer pink inside, ensuring they are fully cooked.
Notes
- Be careful not to overmix the turkey to maintain a tender texture.
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your air fryer model; check meatballs for doneness with a meat thermometer (internal temperature of 165°F recommended).
- You can add fresh herbs like parsley or basil for added flavor if desired.
- Serve with your favorite pasta, marinara sauce, or as a protein-packed appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer turkey meatballs, healthy turkey meatballs, quick meatball recipe, air fryer dinner, low fat meatballs
