Delicious And Juicy Turkey Meatballs Made In An Air Fryer

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber and are often less expensive.

ground turkey

🥗Healthier: ground chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground chicken is lower in fat, while ground beef may be more accessible.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal serves as a binder with added nutrients.

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, egg, and chopped parsley. If you like, add chicken broth for extra moisture. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.

Using a small ice cream scoop or spoon, scoop out portions of the turkey mixture and shape them into evenly sized meatballs, about 8-10 depending on your preferred size. Mine were roughly 2 ounces each.

Place the meatballs in a single layer in the preheated air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded. You might need to cook them in batches if your air fryer is small.

Air fry the turkey meatballs at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time for even browning.

Once they are cooked and golden brown, ensure that the internal temperature of the meatballs reaches 165°F (75°C) using an instant-read thermometer.

Allow the turkey meatballs to rest in the air fryer for 5 minutes before serving. Doing this allows the juices to be redistributed for better flavor and texture.

Serve these flavorful air fryer ground turkey meatballs hot as a main dish, appetizer, or alongside your favorite sauce or side dishes.

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