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Air Fryer Turkey meatballs on a white plate.

Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

Try these tasty Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs! They're homemade and ready in under 20 minutes. Perfect for a quick air fryer dinner!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 159 kcal
US Customary - Metric

Ingredients
 
 

  • ¼ cup pork rinds crushed (see notes)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley minced or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lb. Ground Turkey
  • Oil spray
  • Minced parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place a rack under the tray in the air fryer basket to lift the tray higher so it is close to the heating element. See our video for a visual reference.
  • Preheat air fryer to 400°F on the air broil setting.
  • Combine crushed pork rinds with egg and mix well.
    ¼ cup pork rinds, 1 large egg
  • To the egg mixture, add fresh parsley,minced garlic, ground cumin, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper, and mix to combine.
    1 tablespoon fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Add ground turkey and mix to distribute the seasoned pork rind mixture throughout. Form into meatballs (see notes).
    1 lb. Ground Turkey
  • Spray the air fryer basket with oil spray and arrange the meatballs in a single layer. Spray the meatballs with oil spray for extra browning. Important Note: Do not use a pressurized cooking spray, as this can break down the non-stick coating of your air fryer.
    Oil spray
  • Air fry 5-7 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Insert instant thermometer into thickest part of the meatball. Important Note: Cooking time will vary depending on the size of your meatballs and your air fryer model.
  • Rest meatballs 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
    Minced parsley for garnish
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Notes

Toaster Oven Style Air Fryer Instructions
The following instructions are for toaster oven style air fryers, such as the Breville Smart Oven Air.
    1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
    1. Combine crushed pork rinds with egg in a large bowl. Mix well.
    1. To the egg mixture, add fresh minced parsley, minced garlic, ground cumin, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Combine well.
    1. Add ground turkey to the bowl. Stir with a wooden spoon or your hands to distribute the seasoning mixture throughout. Form into evenly-sized meatballs using a medium cookie scoop or a tablespoon measure and roll into shape using your hands.
    1. Spray the air fryer tray with oil spray in a sprayer bottle (do not use a pressurized cooking spray) and arrange the meatballs in a single layer on the tray. Spray the meatballs with oil spray.
    1. Air fry 7-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reads 165°F on an instant read meat thermometer. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the meatball to check the temperature. Halfway through the air frying time, turn your meatballs over using tongs. Cooking time will vary depending on the size of your meatballs and your air fryer model.
    1. Rest meatballs for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley, and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
    • Crushed pork rinds add fat to keep the meatballs from drying out. Ground turkey is typically lean and, therefore, dry, so adding fat keeps the meatballs tender and juicy. We highly recommend giving crushed pork rinds a try, however, if you prefer you may substitute ¼ cup fresh bread torn into very small pieces, but the meatballs will be dry.
    • To form meatballs we use a medium size scoop or tablespoon measure for uniform size and then roll into a ball using our hands.
    • Air frying time depends on the size of the meatballs. You will need to add more time for larger meatballs.
    • Remember to set a timer to turn the meatballs halfway through air frying.
    • Cook time may vary depending on your specific air fryer model. Always cook to the proper temperature. You can't tell if meatballs are properly cooked by looking at them, so using a meat thermometer is important.
    • If cooking in multiple batches, be sure to check on the remaining batches early, as they may cook more quickly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 159kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 30gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 372mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 185IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg