Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs with Cranberry Sauce
Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs with Cranberry Sauce are a delightful fusion of savory turkey and sweet-tart cranberry, perfect for any gathering. These meatballs boast a crispy exterior and tender interior, creating an irresistible dish ideal for quick weeknight dinners or festive occasions. With minimal prep and cook time, this recipe is both satisfying and time-saving, ensuring you can impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or canned)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.
- Place the meatballs in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, heat cranberry sauce with honey and soy sauce in a saucepan until warm.
- Serve meatballs drizzled with cranberry sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (about 180g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg