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Air fryer turkey meatballs on a plate with bread on the side.
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Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

Tender, juicy, and flavorful, these Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs take less than 20 minutes to make for the perfect entree or appetizer!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6
Calories: 148kcal
Author: Teri & Jenny

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 minced shallot (about 1/2 cup)
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese strained
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions

  • Place a pan over medium heat. Once hot add oil and swirl around pan. Sauté shallots and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside and cool for a few minutes.
  • Add ground turkey, sauté mixture, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper to a large mixing bowl.
  • Mix together until full combined.
  • Form 2 tablespoon sized meatballs with the meat mixture.
  • Preheat air fryer to 400˚F. Lightly grease fryer basket with cooking spray. Line air fryer with a single layer of meatballs (leaving space between each for even air frying). Do this in two batches if needed. Spray the tops of the meatballs with cooking spray.
  • Air fry meatballs for 10 minutes or until just cooked through. Remove meatballs from air fryer and cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

**Recipe Makes 18 - 3 Meatballs Per Serving**

Nutrition

Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 676mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg