Description
These Best Healthy Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs are juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. Made with lean ground turkey, Parmesan cheese, and a sweet & spicy sauce, they’re perfect for a quick and healthy meal. Ideal for meal prep, low-carb diets, and busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
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1 pound ground turkey (93/7 lean preferred)
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1 large egg
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¼–⅓ cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if preferred)
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1 tablespoon dried parsley
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Salt & pepper to taste
For the Sweet & Spicy Sauce:
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½ cup chili sauce
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¼ cup apricot preserves
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F and lightly spray the basket with olive oil.
- In a large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients and mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Form mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs (about 15–17 meatballs).
- Place meatballs in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 7–10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- While the meatballs cook, mix the chili sauce and apricot preserves in a bowl until smooth.
- Once cooked, transfer meatballs to a bowl and toss with the sweet & spicy sauce.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- If the mixture feels sticky, refrigerate for 10–15 minutes before forming meatballs.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Adjust chili powder for a spicier version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American