Description
These juicy turkey meatballs combine lean ground turkey with simple pantry staples for a flavorful and protein-packed dinner that comes together in under 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. In a large bowl combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, grated onion, garlic, parsley, milk, salt, and pepper, mixing gently until just combined
2. Lightly oil your hands and roll the mixture into 1½-inch balls, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet
3. Preheat the oven to 400°F and bake the meatballs for 18–20 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking
4. Alternatively, pan-sear meatballs in olive oil over medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side, then cover and cook for an additional 5–6 minutes
5. Or air fry meatballs at 375°F for 12–14 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through
6. Check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F, then let the meatballs rest for 5 minutes before serving
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 75
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