Air-Fried Turkey and Whole-Wheat Meatballs Recipe

Step 1

Put bread in a bowl and add enough warm water to cover (you can also use milk, if you like). Let stand for minimum 5 minutes, turning to moisten evenly.

Step 2

To another bowl, add turkey, garlic, parsley, 1 egg, Parm, salt and chili paste, and combine. Take bread out of bowl with clean hands, squeeze out excess liquid and place into mixture. Repeat until all bread is placed in second bowl. Knead the mixture for at least 3 to 5 minutes with your hands, until uniformly combined and smooth (if mixture is dry, add another egg).

Step 3

Wash hands clean and place a little olive oil on palms and rub. Pinch a full tablespoon of meat into your palm and lightly shape into a ball. Place on a baking sheet and continue with the rest of the mixture.

Step 4

Please ensure meatballs are all approximately the same size, roughly 2 ounces.

Step 5

Brush bottom of air fryer with canola or avocado oil spray. In addition, lightly brush meatballs all around.

Step 6

Set temperature to 350 F and cook for about 12 minutes, pausing twice to shake. Do not overcrowd air fryer; work in batches.

Step 7

Set temperature to 400 F for final 3 to 4 minutes, until meatballs are golden.

Step 8

Optional: Serve on a bed of sautéed spinach.

Step 9

Note: If you plan to place meatballs in a sauce, you can stop cooking a little earlier and continue cooking process in the sauce. These meatballs can be eaten alone or with a sauce and it freezes really well.