These Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs are juicy, tender, and so flavorful! They’re ready in just 10 minutes and make an easy meal with pasta, noodles, in meatball subs, or as a game-day appetizer.
Quick and Easy Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
I’m all about quick and easy recipes that don’t sacrifice flavor, and these turkey meatballs fit the bill! Made with ground turkey, herbs, and a handful of spices, they turn out perfectly golden in the Air Fryer. No more messy stovetop splatters or waiting around for the oven!
I’ve been using my Air Fryer for almost all my meatball recipes, whether it’s chicken, beef, or turkey. They cook up faster, with a beautiful texture on the outside while staying nice and juicy on the inside. Plus, my kitchen stays cool—bonus!
These meatballs are ready in about 10 minutes. If you’re using a pound of ground turkey, you might need to cook them in two batches, but it’s still quicker than any other method I’ve tried. My kids love helping out in the kitchen with shaping the meatballs, and it’s become a fun little family activity.
Serve these turkey meatballs over some pasta, and zucchini noodles, stuff them in meatball subs or just dip them in marinara sauce for a quick snack. These will be perfect for game day or get-togethers. You really can’t go wrong!
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Ingredients and Notes
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- Ground Turkey: Lean turkey works great, but if you want even more flavor, you can use a mix of light and dark meat.
- Egg: This keeps everything together.
- Bread Crumbs: I use panko bread crumbs!
- Parmesan Cheese Grated: Because who doesn’t love a little extra cheesy goodness?
- Olive Oil: Helps keep the meatballs nice and moist.
- Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Paprika, Salt, Pepper, Italian Seasoning, and Parsley: All the spices and fresh herbs to add flavor.
How to Make Turkey Meatballs In Air Fryer
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- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and all the seasonings. Use your hands (or a spoon if you don’t want to get messy) to mix until everything’s combined.
- Scoop out two tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Wet your palms to prevent the meatballs from sticking. Place the meatballs on a parchment-lined tray.
- Set your Air Fryer to 400°F. Pop the meatballs into the Air Fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they’re nice and golden on the outside and cooked through.
- Enjoy them as-is, dip them in marinara sauce, or toss them in pasta. So good!
Tips for the Best Turkey Meatballs
- Don’t Overmix: Just mix until everything’s combined. Overmixing can make the meatballs tough.
- Use a Meat Thermometer: Check the internal temp—it should be 165°F.
- No Overcrowding: Cook the meatballs in batches so they cook evenly.
Storage
Storing & Reheating
Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Reheat the meatballs in the Air Fryer for a few minutes until warmed through, or use the microwave. If you’re serving them with a sauce, it’s better to reheat them with the sauce to keep them moist and flavorful.
Make-Ahead & Freezing Tips
- Freezing Cooked Meatballs: Place cooked meatballs on a tray and freeze. Once frozen, transfer them to a bag or container and pop them back in the freezer.
- Freezing Raw Meatballs: Shape the raw turkey mixture into balls, place on a tray, and freeze. Then transfer them to a freezer bag. Cook them straight from frozen in the Air Fryer at 400°F for 15-18 minutes.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs panko or regular
- 3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp parsley
Instructions
- Into a large mixing bowl, mix ground turkey, egg, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, olive oil, and parsley until combined.
- Take two tablespoons from the turkey mixture and shape it into a ball. Wet your palms to prevent sticking. Place them on a parchment-lined sheet. This makes about 18 balls.
- Preheat the Air fryer to 400F. You can line the Air fryer basket with foil or spray it with cooking oil and place the meatballs on it.
- Air fry the meatballs for 10 minutes or until browned, flipping halfway. You can use a meat thermometer and check for an internal temperature of 165F.
- Remove and cook the next batch. Once all the meatballs are cooked, you can put all the meatballs in the Air fryer and warm for a few minutes. Serve with marinara sauce or on pasta.
Notes
- Store – in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat in the Air Fryer or microwave.
- Freeze – place the meatballs in a parchment-lined sheet and freeze. Put the frozen meatballs in a ziplock bag and freeze them for 3 months.
- To cook from frozen – Air fry them for about 12 minutes until cooked through.
Nutrition
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