Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
These air fryer turkey meatballs are the easiest meatball recipe, perfect for a busy weeknight or meal prep, and ready in only 20 minutes. Versatile to serve over pasta, rice, salad, and more, they’re a family staple in our house for a quick protein any day of the week.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey 93% lean
- ½ cup breadcrumbs regular or whole‑wheat
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional
- Olive oil spray for the air fryer basket
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and parsley (if using). Mix gently until just combined.
- Form the mixture into approximately 12 meatballs (about 1½ tablespoons each).
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Arrange the meatballs in a single layer in the basket. Cook in batches if needed.
- Air fry for 9–12 minutes, flipping halfway. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 1–2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Storage:
- These turkey meatballs in the air fryer are great for storing and reheating throughout the week. Store the meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days and reheat in the microwave or air fryer for a few minutes until warmed through.
- You can also easily freeze the cooked meatballs, making them a meal prep dream! Place them in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 2 months.
- When you’re ready to reheat, just thaw in the fridge overnight and place in the air fryer, oven, or microwave to heat until warmed through.
- These turkey meatballs in the air fryer are great for storing and reheating throughout the week. Store the meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days and reheat in the microwave or air fryer for a few minutes until warmed through.
- You can also easily freeze the cooked meatballs, making them a meal prep dream! Place them in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 2 months.
- When you’re ready to reheat, just thaw in the fridge overnight and place in the air fryer, oven, or microwave to heat until warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 30gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 465mgPotassium: 404mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 265IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 2mg
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only.
