Yield: 16 Meatballs

Italian Ground Turkey Meatballs

High protein meatballs made with Italian ground turkey in an air fryer, oven, or pan fried on the stovetop.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Italian Ground Turkey
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 oz Shredded Mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup (60g) Italian Breadcrumbs
  • 2 Tablespoons (30g) Marinara
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 2 Tablespoons (10g) Freshly Chopped Parsley

Instructions

  1. Mix everything but the ground turkey together in a bowl to form a paste.
  2. Add the ground turkey and work together by hand until evenly mixed.
  3. Form 16 45-gram meatballs.
  4. To cook the meatballs in an air fryer, cook in an even layer at 400ºF for 6-8 minutes until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165ºF. (Instructions for pan frying and baking are in the notes below.)

Notes

If you're using regular ground turkey, you can add about 1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning to the meatballs.

For Pan Fried Meatballs

Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides before adding a jar of marinara, reducing the heat to low, and simmering until the meatballs are cooked through, about another 6-8 minutes.

For Baked Meatballs

Arrange the meatballs in an even layer directly on a sheet pan and bake for 16-20 minutes at 400ºF.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

16

Serving Size:

1 Meatball
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 75Total Fat: 4gCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 7g

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