Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

These meatballs have a light texture and if made correctly will not have a dried-out texture. These are great served with spaghetti and sauce, or on hoagie rolls for a meatball sandwich.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 315 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 pound ground turkey
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
• ¼ teaspoon granulated garlic
• 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
• ¼ cup prepared fresh basil pesto

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine panko, Parmesan cheese, pesto, egg, milk, ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic in a large bowl; mix together. Add ground turkey and lightly fold into the mixture--the more you mix the tougher it will be.

Step 2

Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Shape ground turkey mixture into 1-1/2 inch meatballs and place into the air fryer basket.

Step 4

Cook meatballs in the air fryer until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).