Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs in Minutes!
Try these tender air fryer turkey meatballs – perfectly seasoned and guilt-free. These protein packed meatballs are great for meal planning and can be made in minutes!
These meatballs come together so quickly and you only need three ingredients! It doesn’t get much simpler than that.
And because turkey is lower in saturated fat than beef, this recipe is also a great addition to a healthy eating plan.
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Serve these air fryer meatballs as an appetizer or add them into main dishes. For more yummy meatball recipes, try these crockpot BBQ beer meatballs or these garlic parmesan turkey meatballs.
I like to substitute these turkey meatballs for beef meatballs in tomato sauce and serve them over pasta. For a low carb, gluten-free option, use zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice instead of traditional pasta.
Add toppings like mozzarella, parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, or other fresh herbs, and you have a delicious and filling meal that the whole family will devour.
Smother them in marinara sauce and melty mozzarella for mouth-watering meatball subs. There are so many ways to enjoy this easy recipe!
Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5-6 minutes
Total Time: 7-8 minutes
Serving Size: 4 servings
Ingredients
- Lean ground turkey
- Everyday seasoning
- Spray oil
Instructions
1. Preheat your air fryer to 390°F for about 3-5 minutes.
2. Place ground turkey and seasoning in a large bowl.
3. Combine and form mixture into balls.
Tip: I like to use a cookie scoop to form uniform-sized balls.
4. Place the meatballs in the air fryer basket, arranging them in a single layer. Cook in batches if needed.
5. Spray the meatballs.
6. Cook the meatballs in the air fryer at 390°F for 5-6 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time for even heating.
7. Once the meatballs are heated through and browned, carefully remove them from the air fryer.
8. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
- Preheating the air fryer helps ensure even cooking, but it’s not strictly necessary. You may need to adjust the cooking time slightly if not preheating.
- To prevent sticking, make sure the meatballs are spread out in a single layer in the basket and shake the basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure they cook evenly. You can also use cooking spray on the basket.
- You can season the meatballs with your favorite spices or herbs before cooking for added flavor, like salt, pepper, onion powder, or garlic powder. You can toss them in sauce after cooking.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, you can bake the meatballs on a baking sheet in the oven at 350°F for 20 minutes.
- I like to check the internal temperature of any meat that I cook with an instant read thermometer to confirm it is safe to consume.
- Store any leftover meatballs in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Cooked meatballs can be made ahead of time and store in an airtight container or freezer bag in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I adjust the cooking time for larger or smaller meatballs?
– Yes, you may need to adjust the cooking time slightly based on the size of the meatballs. Larger meatballs may require a few extra minutes, while smaller ones may cook faster.
Try this simple recipe with ground chicken or ground beef. You could also make burger patties instead of meatballs
You may be wondering what happened to the egg and breadcrumbs in this recipe. Strictly speaking, they aren’t needed and leaving them out not only means less ingredients, but it also makes these turkey meatballs allergy friendly.
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Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs in Minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 tsp Everyday seasoning
- Spray oil
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 390°F for about 3-5 minutes.
- Place ground turkey and seasoning in a large bowl.
- Combine and form mixture into balls.
- Place the meatballs in the air fryer basket, arranging them in a single layer. Cook in batches if needed.
- Spray the meatballs.
- Cook the meatballs in the air fryer at 390°F for 5-6 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time for even heating.
- Once the meatballs are heated through and browned, carefully remove them from the air fryer.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
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- Preheating the air fryer helps ensure even cooking, but it’s not strictly necessary. You may need to adjust the cooking time slightly if not preheating.
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- To prevent sticking, make sure the meatballs are spread out in a single layer in the basket and shake the basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure they cook evenly. You can also use cooking spray on the basket.
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- You can season the meatballs with your favorite spices or herbs before cooking for added flavor, like salt, pepper, onion powder, or garlic powder. You can toss them in sauce after cooking.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, you can bake the meatballs on a baking sheet in the oven at 350°F for 20 minutes.
- Store any leftover meatballs in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Cooked meatballs can be made ahead of time and store in an airtight container or freezer bag in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- I like to check the internal temperature of any meat that I cook with an instant read thermometer to confirm it is safe to consume.
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