Description
Zesty Turkey Meatballs emerge as a delightful twist on classic comfort fare. Seasoned with Mediterranean herbs and crisp air-fried to perfection, these meatballs offer you a healthier, flavor-packed meal solution.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (453 g) ground turkey
- ½ cup chili sauce
- ¼ cup apricot preserves
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Mixing: Blend ground turkey, bread crumbs, garlic, onion, egg, salt, pepper, and parsley in a large bowl, ensuring uniform distribution of ingredients.
- Shaping: Craft uniform meatballs using an ice cream scoop, creating compact spheres approximately 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Preheating: Activate air fryer to 400°F, allowing complete temperature stabilization before cooking.
- Preparation: Spritz air fryer basket with olive oil spray to prevent sticking and facilitate easy release.
- Positioning: Strategically place meatballs in a single layer, maintaining spacing for optimal air circulation and consistent cooking.
- Preliminary Seasoning: Lightly mist meatballs with olive oil to encourage caramelization and crisp exterior.
- Cooking Cycle: Air fry for 8-9 minutes, midway rotating basket to guarantee even browning and thorough cooking.
- Glaze Creation: Whisk chili sauce and apricot preserves into a vibrant, tangy coating.
- Finishing: Confirm internal temperature reaches 165°F, then immediately toss meatballs in prepared glaze for complete coverage.
- Presentation: Plate hot meatballs, optionally garnishing with fresh parsley for enhanced visual and flavor dimensions.
Notes
- Meat Moisture Management: Mix ingredients gently to prevent overworking ground turkey, which can create dense, tough meatballs instead of tender, juicy ones.
- Sizing Precision: Use a consistent measuring tool like an ice cream scoop to ensure uniform meatball size, promoting even cooking and professional presentation.
- Air Circulation Strategy: Space meatballs apart in the air fryer basket to allow hot air to circulate, guaranteeing crispy exterior and thoroughly cooked interior.
- Temperature Safety Check: Always verify internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer to ensure turkey is fully cooked and safe for consumption.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg