Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

A blue patterned plate with eight browned meatballs garnished with herbs. One meatball is on a skewer in a small decorative dish nearby. Fresh parsley and a bowl of red pepper flakes are also visible.

Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

For an easy meal your kids will actually cheer for, these air fryer turkey meatballs hit the spot. Juicy, a little smoky, and somehow both light and filling, they come together fast. Best of all, there is no splattering oil and no pan to babysit. Just flip once, and dinner’s done in about 15 minutes.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 11

Total Time 26

Servings

Calories 219kcal

Author Wendy Polisi

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey
2 eggs beaten
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
½ cup breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Optional for serving: BBQ sauce, fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Place the ground turkey in a large bowl. Add the eggs, Worcestershire sauce, breadcrumbs, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Use clean hands to mix until just combined. Form into meatballs, abut 1 ½ inches thick.
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
Arrange the meatballs in a single layer, cooking in batches if necessary. Cook for 5 minutes. Flip, and cook for another 4 to 6 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Let it rest for a few minutes before storing.

Notes

Makes 20 meatballs

Storage

Store cooked meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You can keep them in the freezer for up to three months. I recommend lining a baking sheet with parchment paper and then freezing the leftover meatballs solid before transferring them to a freezer bag. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

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