Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

These Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs are packed with spices and make a quick and easy dinner with less fat but all the flavor of classic meatballs. They’re crispy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside, and I serve them as appetizers or a main dish with a salad. My family asks for them all the time.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs (plain, seasoned, gluten-free, or whole wheat)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F for 5 minutes.
- 2
combine: Add all the ingredients to a medium-sized bowl. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Roll the mixture into 15-18 equal-sized meatballs (depending on how big or small you make them), and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 4
arrange: Add the meatballs to the air fryer. basket in a single layer, without touching each other. You may need to cook them in batches.
- 5
Air fry for 4 minutes, turn over, and cook for another 4 minutes, or until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F and are crispy.
- 6
Serve with marinara sauce.
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