For extra flavor, try using a blend of ground turkey and ground chicken. If you don't have ricotta cheese on hand, you can substitute with cream cheese or sour cream. To prevent the meatballs from sticking to the air fryer basket, lightly spray the basket with cooking oil spray before adding the meatballs. These meatballs are also delicious served as appetizers with a variety of dipping sauces.
Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME10 mins
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TOTAL TIME30 mins
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SERVING5 People
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VIEWS9
Delight in these air-fried turkey meatballs, boasting a surprisingly light and tender texture. Forget dry, dense meatballs – these are perfectly juicy and flavorful, ready to be the star of your spaghetti night or nestled in a warm hoagie roll for a satisfying meatball sandwich.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate14 g
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Cholesterol121 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein29 g
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Saturated Fat6 g
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Sodium666 mg
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Sugar1 g
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Fat18 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
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StepIn a large bowl, gently combine the panko bread crumbs, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, basil pesto, large egg, milk, ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and granulated garlic. Mix until just combined. (5 minutes)
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StepAdd the ground turkey to the bowl and lightly fold it into the mixture. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tougher meatballs. (3 minutes)
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StepPreheat your air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 5 minutes. (5 minutes)
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StepShape the ground turkey mixture into approximately 1-1/2 inch meatballs. Gently place the meatballs into the preheated air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded. You may need to cook them in batches. (10 minutes)
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StepCook the meatballs in the air fryer until they are cooked through and golden brown, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. For optimal doneness, use an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball; it should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). (10 minutes)
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Norene Gislason
Jun 27, 2025The pesto adds such a delicious flavor to these meatballs. I'll definitely be making these again.
Dayna Miller
Jun 25, 2025These meatballs were so easy to make and came out perfectly juicy! My kids loved them.
Domenic Pfannerstillemmerich
Jun 20, 2025I was skeptical about making meatballs in the air fryer, but these turned out amazing. So much faster than baking them in the oven!