Air Fryer Protein Meatballs: Your New Quick Healthy Recipe!
A quick and healthy recipe for protein-packed meatballs made in an air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey or chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the meatballs in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce or over pasta.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include chopped onions or bell peppers in the mixture.
- These meatballs can be frozen for later use.
- Adjust the cooking time based on the size of the meatballs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg