How do you know when the meatballs are done?

You'll know they're done when the center of the meatball reaches an internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. You can use a meat thermometer to check and make sure they're cooked through.

What should I serve with healthy turkey meatballs?

I like to serve mine with regular pasta, zucchini noodles, or cauliflower rice. Check out this post for 25 easy side dish recipes!

Why are my meatballs rubbery?

If they're rubbery, that means that the meat mixture was overmixed. You only want to mix until the spices, egg, and bread crumbs are just combined with the meat.

Easy Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs in 15 Minutes

Name: BBQ Glazed Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 Pound Lean Ground Turkey- I use 93/7; 1 Large Egg- Whisked; 1/4 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs; 1 Teaspoon Salt; 1/2 Teaspoon Pepper; 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1/2 Teaspoon Paprika; 1/2 Cup of Your Favorite BBQ Sauce

BBQ Glazed Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

air fryer turkey meatballs over zucchini noodles on a white plate

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These 15 minute Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs are a quick, easy, and healthy dinner. The air fryer ensures the meatballs are crisp on the outside, juicy on the inside, and cooked in no time. After they're cooked you just toss the meatballs in your favorite BBQ sauce and ta-da! Healthy weeknight dinner done in 15 minutes.

Author: Nicole Radcliffe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: Air-fryer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1 pound Lean Ground Turkey- I use 93/7
1 Large Egg- Whisked
1/4 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
1 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Paprika
1/2 cup of Your Favorite BBQ Sauce

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Instructions

In a large bowl combine ground turkey, panko, whisked egg, and seasonings
Use your hands to gently mix the healthy turkey meatball mixture until everything is just combined
With a small cookie scoop, scoop out the meatball mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat with the remaining mix
Place the rolled meatballs into the basket of your air fryer, being sure not to crowd the basket
Put the basket into your air fryer, set the temperature to 350 degrees F, and cook meatballs for 5 minutes
Use tongs to pull the cooked turkey meatballs out of the basket and place them into a large skillet. Set that aside while you repeat step 5 with the remaining uncooked meatballs. ( I usually have to cook them in 2 batches)
When the second batch is cooked, use the tongs to place them in the same skillet as the first batch and then pour the BBQ sauce over the meatballs.
Place the skillet on the stove and turn the heat to low. Gently toss the air fryer turkey meatballs with a rubber spatula to coat them entirely in the BBQ sauce
Turn the heat off and enjoy!

Notes

Calories calculated are an estimate
Read the entire recipe before you begin
Don't over work your meatball mixture. They will be rubbery if they get over worked
Leave space between the meatballs when you put them into the air fryer basket, you don't want to overcrowd the basket. I usually cook mine in two batches
Use your favorite BBQ sauce! I personally like Primal Kitchen, but any kind will work
Store leftover meatballs in an air-tight container in the fridge for 5-7 days

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories: 230

Find it online: https://www.coleinthekitchen.com/15-minute-air-fryer-turkey-meatballs/