Ultimate Air Fryer BBQ Turkey Meatballs Recipe
Make juicy, flavor-packed BBQ turkey meatballs in your air fryer. This Air Fryer Dinners recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal that everyone loves.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey lean
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs panko style
- 1 large egg beaten
- 0.5 cup BBQ sauce plus extra for glazing
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined—do not overmix.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs, about 20 total, and place them on a plate or tray.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
- Arrange meatballs in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don’t touch.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until meatballs are golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Brush meatballs with extra BBQ sauce during the last 2 minutes of cooking for a sticky glaze.
- Let meatballs rest for 2 minutes before serving to lock in juices.