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The BEST Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

These are the best air fryer turkey meatballs that take 5 minutes to prep and 10 minutes to cook!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 217kcal
Author: Emily Roz

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer I've used Ninja Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 500g ground turkey lean fat % so between 2-7%
  • ½ tablespoon paprika
  • 5g parsley finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 40g breadcrumbs I used panko
  • 2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, chopped parsley, minced garlic, paprika, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
  • Using a fork, begin combining the mixture until a rough paste forms. You don't want to knead the mixture or this will make the balls dense by removing the air.
  • Tear off a bit of the mixture and roll into a ball in the palm of your hand. Roll into balls that are the size of a golf ball. Place in the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes at 180C/355F.
  • Keep an eye on the turkey meatballs in the air fryer because the heat can vary depending on the type of air fryer you use. After 10 minutes and once they're golden brown on the outside, they're ready!
  • Serve them up with a drizzle of oil and some parsley as nibbles. Or you can serve them in a pasta, in a sandwich, or in a curry!

Notes

Step-by-Step Photos: My blog post includes helpful step-by-step photos to help guide you through making this recipe.
To double quantity: This recipe can be doubled to make the dish for 8 people.
Storage: Once you've cooked your meatballs, leave them to cool, then place them in an airtight container and into the fridge for up to 4 days. 
Freezing: Once cooked, leave your turkey air fryer meatballs to cool. Place them in an airtight container or freezer bag and into the freezer for up to 4 months. Before reheating, thaw the meatballs in the fridge overnight. 
Reheating: You can either reheat the meatballs in the microwave until piping hot, or pop them back into the air fryer for 5 minutes at 180C/355F. 

Nutrition

Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 1301mg | Potassium: 428mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 569IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg