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Air Fryer Meatballs

Air Fryer meatballs are quick and easy to make and super flavorful, with crispy edges on the outside. Use fresh or frozen meatballs!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Yield: 22 -24 meatballs

Ingredients

  • 1 to 1.25 pounds lean ground turkey
  • ½ small onion, grated (or very finely chopped)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ⅓ cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat Air Fryer if it requires pre-heating.
  • Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl until combined. Be careful not to overmix. I usually start with a fork to get things somewhat combined and then use my hands to gently mix it all together well.
  • Shape into 1-inch round meatballs.
  • Working in batches so as to not overcrowd the Air Fryer, place meatballs in the Air Fryer tray with a little space between each one for even cooking.
  • Cook at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes, until cooked through. Repeat with the remaining meatballs. (Cooked meatballs can be kept warm by placing them on a plate lightly tented with foil or placing them on a baking sheet in an oven at 250 degrees F.) Serve hot and enjoy!

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Notes

Don’t crowd the meatballs. They should be evenly spaced in the Air Fryer so there is air on all sides of each one. Work in batches if needed.
Cook fresh meatballs in the Air Fryer at 350 for 10 minutes. Beef, turkey and chicken meatballs all work.
Frozen cooked meatballs should be cooked at 350 for 12 minutes. Add 1-2 minutes if needed to ensure they are heated through.
Leftover cooked meatballs, once cooled, can be frozen for up to 5-6 months. Place them in a freezer ziptop bag or a freezer-safe container. Label the bag, date it and pop it in the freezer. Thaw the meatballs overnight in the refrigerator and then reheat in the Air Fryer (about 2-3 minutes) or reheat from frozen as mentioned above.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballs | Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 354mg | Sugar: 1g
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