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Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

This air fryer meatballs recipe combines ground turkey, breadcrumbs, and egg to build the ultimate protein entree. They're juicy and crispy — all in one.
Course Meats
Cuisine American
Keyword Air Fryer Turkey, Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 259kcal
Author Natalya Drozhzhin

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground turkey
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 onion grated
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper adjust to taste
US Units - Metric

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, bread crumbs, grated onion, egg, and salt & pepper. Work the meat with your hands until well mixed.
    Ingredients for turkey meatballs in a bowl.
  • From the prepared mixture, roll out 2 inch meatballs. Use an ice cream scoop to make sure the portions stay consistent.
    Shaped turkey meatballs on a plate.
  • Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Add meatballs to the basket, leaving space between each one.
    Turkey meatballs in an air fryer basket.
  • Air fry for 15 minutes or until internal temperature is 165°F. Shake basket halfway through the cooking time.
    Turkey meatballs in an air fryer basket.

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 1383mg | Potassium: 523mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg