Easy Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
These Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs are the best thing since sliced bread! The perfect meal for a family on the go.
They are made with only a handful of simple ingredients making this a quick and easy dinner option. Taking the ingredients into consideration, they are healthy turkey meatballs that won’t mess up your weight watcher’s diet for the day.
These homemade meatballs are moist and juicy every time.
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Air Fryer Ground Turkey Meatballs
My whole family loves turkey meatballs. And I love how simple this recipe comes together.
Traditional meatballs are usually made with regular ground meat, but using ground turkey takes it to another level, making this a leaner and faster dinner option for the busy people out there.
These delicious meatballs are an easy entree that you can pair with rice and a vegetable. It is another great air fryer recipe to add to your dinner meal plan ideas that are a stress-free option.
This simple recipe is a great option to use for meal prep.
I have made a huge batch of this air fryer meatballs recipe and have portioned them out in an air-tight container to use in several meal prep recipes. You need to make this easy recipe to get delicious juicy meatballs.
Ingredients for Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
Here is what you need to make these ground turkey meatballs:
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Lean Ground turkey
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Egg
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Seasonings (onion powder, garlic powder, garlic, and herb seasoning, salt, and pepper)
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Chicken Broth
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Ritz Crackers
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Yellow onion
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Worcestershire Sauce
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Garlic Paste
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Cooking oil spray
Items used for this Air Fryer Turkey Meatball Recipe:
How to Make Turkey Meatballs in the Air Fryer
Preheat the Air Fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Mix the crackers, chicken broth, yellow onions, garlic paste, Worcestershire Sauce, garlic paste, egg, and seasonings in a large mixing bowl.
Gently incorporate the ground turkey until everything is fully incorporated.
Use a cookie scoop or small ice cream scoop to shape each meatball.
Place meatballs on the rack that has been sprayed with cooking oil in a single layer.
Cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 Fahrenheit. Flip them halfway through to get them golden brown on both sides.
Remove the meatballs and cook the remaining turkey meatballs.
Air Fryer Turkey Meatball Faqs
How do you know when turkey meatballs are done?
In order to make sure your turkey meatballs are fully cooked use a meat thermometer. Turkey meatballs should reach a minimum safe internal temperature of 165F (74C).
Tips for the Perfect Meatballs
Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket or rack. A great way to make sure you don’t overcrowd while cooking is to cook the meatballs in batches if necessary.
For the best results, gentle fold in the ground turkey and don’t over mix the mixture.
Can You Freeze Turkey Meatballs?
Yes. Once the cooked meatballs have cooled completely. You can place them in a freezer Ziploc bag.
If you enjoyed this Air Fryer Turkey Meatball recipe, you are going to enjoy these other air fryer recipes, too:
Air Fryer Turkey Burger
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Air Fryer Turkey Breast
Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
Air Fryer Salmon
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Easy Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
These Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs are the best thing since sliced bread! The perfect meal for a family on the go.They are made with only a handful of simple ingredients making this a quick and easy dinner option.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Ritz crackers crushed
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoon garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup onion grated
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic & herb seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 pound of ground turkey
Instructions
- Mix crackers with chicken broth until coated and moistened.
- Mix garlic paste, Worcestershire sauce, onion, seasonings, and egg.
- Gently fold ground turkey into the mixture.
- Form ground turkey meatballs with melon or ice cream scooper.
- Air Fry at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown and the internal temperature, is 165 degrees.
- Serve with your favorite sauce and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 23gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 805mgPotassium: 349mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 148IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 2mg
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