Keto Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs are so delicious and mouthwatering. If you follow the recipe of turkey meatballs you get the juiciest and soft meatballs ever. These meatballs are not just healthy but they work as a filling meal also. They get perfectly cooked in the air fryer so there is no mess of cleaning oil during deep frying. It is prepared in the blink of an eye and only takes 10 mins in total to make these meatballs. These turkey meatballs just have 3g of carbs, 0.2g of fiber, 3g of net carbs, and 10g of proteins in them. Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs are very versatile; you can toss them with a sauce, serve them over keto-friendly noodles, or stuff them in the meatball sub.
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STATS:
- Calories: 67
- Course: Main course
- Cuisine: American
- Prep time: 1 mins
- Cook time: 8 minutes
- Total time: 9 mins
- Servings: 12
EQUIPMENT:
- Air fryer
- Liner
- Bowl (mixing)
- Meat thermometer
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 pound of ground turkey
- ½ cup pork rind crumbs
- 1 piece of garlic
- 1 tsp. garlic
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp. almond milk
INGREDIENT NOTES:
TURKEY:
- Ground turkey is used to make the meatballs, we can also use ground beef, or chicken to make the meatballs with the same recipe.
PORK RIND CRUMBS:
- Pork rind crumbs are used to bind the meatballs and are used as a substitute for breadcrumbs. We can also use almond & coconut flour, chia & flax seeds, or cheese to bind the meatballs.
GARLIC:
- Freshly minced garlic is used to enrich the taste of the meatballs. A paste of garlic or its powder will work out to make the turkey meatballs.
EGG:
- Eggs also act as a binding agent in the meatballs.
MILK:
- Almond milk is use to prepare these turkey meatballs.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
PREPARE:
- Heat your air fryer to four hundred degrees F.
- Spray the oil in the basket.
MIX THE INGREDIENTS:
- Take a bowl (mixing) and add the ground turkey, pork rind crumbs, crushed garlic, dried basil, salt, egg, and almond milk.
- Mix all the ingredients properly.
SHAPE THE BALLS:
- Make the meatballs with the mixture.
- You will get 12-15 meatballs with this mixture.
COOK:
- Put the meatballs in the basket in a single layer and cook it for 8 mints.
- Flip the meatballs in between to cook it properly.
- Check the temperature of the meatballs if it reaches to one-sixty-five degrees F then it is ready to eat.
SERVE:
- Put the turkey meatballs to rest for 5 mints before serving.
TIPS:
- Do not overcook the meatballs; it will not remain juicy if you overcook them. So check its temperature with the meat thermometer.
- Flip the meatballs in between to get even cooking.
- Spray the oil in the basket before putting the meatballs in it to avoid getting it stuck in the basket.
RECIPE VARIATION:
- You can make meatballs with other types of ground meats like beef, chicken, and pork.
- Include cheese, onions, and other finely chopped vegetables to enrich its flavor.
- Mix these meatballs with the Pomodoro sauce and have it with keto-friendly noodles.
- Season the meatballs with smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, parsley, or Cajun seasoning to make it more flavorful.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put these turkey meatballs in the sealed containers and stock it up for five days.
FREEZER:
- Transfer these meatballs to the zip lock bag and stock it up for six months.
FAQs:
Can I make the meatballs with the other meat?
- You can make the meatballs with beef or chicken with the same recipe.
Is there any alternative to pork rind crumbs?
- Almond & coconut flour, chia & flax seeds, and cheese are used as a binding agent in place of pork rind crumbs.
Will we store these meatballs?
- Put these turkey meatballs in an air tight box for four days in the refrigerator and in the freezer for 4 months.
Can I bake these turkey meatballs?
- Yes, put the meatballs in the greased baking pan and bake it for 25 minutes in the oven.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Serving: 1 meatball
Calories: 67kcal
Protein: 10g
Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 3g
Sodium: 255mg
Vitamin C: 0.1mg
Potassium: 129mg
Fiber: 0.2g
Iron: 1mg
Vitamin A: 33IU
Calcium: 17mg
Net carbs: 3g