Air Fryer Ground Turkey Meatballs - Ready in 20 Minutes

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Air Fryer Ground Turkey Meatballs - Ready in 20 Minutes

Juicy, saucy, and packed with smoky-sweet chipotle flavor, these air fryer turkey meatballs are anything but boring. Made without breadcrumbs or eggs and ready in just 20 minutes with simple pantry ingredients, they’re perfect for busy weeknights.

Course Appetizer, dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer ground turkey meatballs, air fryer turkey meatballs, chipotle turkey meatballs, spiced turkey meatballs

Prep Time 4

Cook Time 14

Total Time 18

Servings

Calories 274kcal

Author Samantha Rowland

Equipment

Air fryer

Ingredients

Honey Chipotle Sauce

2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2-3 chipotle in adobo peppers from the can
¾ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin

Ground Turkey Meatballs

1 pound ground turkey
¼ cup almond flour
3 tablespoons honey chipotle sauce
1 teaspoon dried chives optional
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Start by making the sauce, combine all the ingredients in the blender and blend on high until smooth about 1 minute.
2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2-3 chipotle in adobo peppers, ¾ teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, 3 tablespoons of the sauce, chives, salt and garlic powder. Stir well.
¼ cup almond flour, 3 tablespoons honey chipotle sauce, 1 teaspoon dried chives, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Add the ground turkey to the bowl and stir until well combined (try not to overmix though).
1 pound ground turkey
Use a tablespoon scoop or a spoon to portion out the meatballs. You should get 14-15 meatballs.
Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil or avocado oil. Add the turkey meatballs to the basket, making sure they don't overlap.
Turn air fryer on 375F for 14 minutes. After 8 minutes, pause the air fryer and carefully flip the meatballs with silicone lined tongs. Continue to cook the remaining 6 minutes.
Once meatballs are done cooking, let them cool 3-5 minutes before enjoying.
Top with the extra honey chipotle sauce (to your liking).

Notes

Tips for success

Don’t overwork the meat. Mix the sauce, spices, and almond flour together first, then gently fold in the ground turkey.
Form gently. Shape the meatballs without packing them too tightly so they cook evenly.
Single layer only. Place meatballs in a single layer in the air fryer basket. If you run out of room, cook in batches.
Watch the heat. Because of the honey in the sauce, the meatballs brown quickly. Stick with the suggested cooking temperature or they’ll burn.
Air fryer times vary. You may need to adjust the cook time by a minute or two depending on your model.

How to bake chipotle turkey meatballs in oven

Follow the directions as written on how to make the meatballs. Instead of putting them in the air fryer, put them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

Bake in a preheated 400F oven for 15 minutes.

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