Name: Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb ground turkey; 1 red bell pepper; 1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley; 1 large egg; 1 tbsp Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

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These Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs are the perfect way to eat a low carb meal! Made with just 7 simple ingredients, they’re a great way to make healthy turkey meatballs for a quick dinner!

Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs on a white plate garnished with fresh parsley.

If you’re looking for an easy recipe, check out this Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken as well!

While I am a fan of traditional meatballs, I’ve found that I like to change up my meatballs recipe and cook them in a way that the whole family loves as well. There’s just something about that turkey mixture and creating a healthier alternative for the family that brings a smile to my face.

This easy meatball recipe is literally one of my favorite side dish options that I’ll happily eat as a main entree, too. And since I don’t have to fry meatballs any longer and worry about all that excess oil, I’ve found that this simple recipe just has such a clean and delicious taste.

It’s quickly become of my favorite air fryer recipes, and I knew it was a hit the first time that I cooked up this recipe.

Air Fried Turkey meatballs on a white plate and garnished with fresh parsley.

Air Fryer Ground Turkey Meatballs

Before cooking up these air fryer ground turkey meatballs, I really never that thought air frying ground meat was a thing.

I’ll happily admit that I was wrong on that one because I’ve gotten the best results every time I’ve made these delicious meatballs in this simple way.

Ingredients for Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

ground turkey
red bell pepper
chopped parsley
egg
Italian seasoning
Kosher salt
ground black pepper

Ingredients needed to make homemade turkey meatballs in the air fryer.

How to Make Turkey Meatballs in the Air Fryer

In just a short amount of time, you’ll be loving every bite.

How To Make Air Fryer Meatballs

Preheat the Air Fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Add ground turkey, bell pepper, parsley, egg, and seasonings to a bowl. Mix well.

Use a scooper or a tablespoon to shape each meatball into 1 1/4” balls.

Place the meatballs in a single layer in the prepared air fryer basket.

Cook at 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through.

Remove the cooked meatballs from the air fryer and continue to cook the remaining meatballs.

Process shots on how to make turkey meatballs and place them in the air fryer basket for cooking.

Turkey meatballs cooked and ready to serve in the basket of the air fryer.

AIR FRYER TURKEY MEATBALL FAQS

Can you use frozen meatballs in the air fryer?

You can, but that takes away the fun! Cooking up raw meatballs delivers such a quality taste and you always know what’s been put into your homemade meatballs!

Would these be good for weight loss?

If you’re on weight watchers or are looking for keto meatballs, read the ingredients list and verify that this recipe follows your weight loss plan. I like to use lean ground turkey as well, which cuts down even more on the fat content.

What side dishes go well with a good meatball recipe?

Pair this air fryer turkey meatball recipe up with some butternut squash, some cauliflower rice, or even add some bread and make a killer meatball sub. It’s the perfect main dish for so many options.

If you have any other fun recipe ideas for this simple meatball recipe, leave it below in the comments. We’re always looking for feedback or great ideas for all of you!

Turkey meatballs in the basket of the air fryer garnished with fresh parsley.

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Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

Jennifer

These turkey meatballs are so much fun to make and taste so good!

4.25 from 12 votes

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Course Appetizer, dinner

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 224 kcal

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb ground turkey
1 red bell pepper
1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley
1 large egg
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the Air Fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Add ground turkey, bell pepper, parsley, egg, and seasonings to a bowl. Mix well.
Use a scooper or a tablespoon to shape each meatball into 1 1/4” balls.
Place the meatballs in a single layer in the prepared air fryer basket.
Cook at 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through.
Remove the cooked meatballs from the air fryer and continue to cook the remaining meatballs.

Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 42gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 401mgPotassium: 642mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1696IUVitamin C: 48mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 3mg

*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you’re using with each recipe.

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