Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your air fryer to 375 degrees F for 3 to 4 minutes. While it heats, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix with your hands until just combined. Do not overwork it or the meatballs will be tough.
- Wet your hands lightly under the tap, then roll the mixture into balls about 1 1/2 inches across. You should get 18 to 20 meatballs. Set them on a plate as you go. Wet hands keep the meat from sticking and help you roll without pressing too hard.
- Lightly brush or mist the air fryer basket with olive oil. Arrange the meatballs in a single layer with a little space between each one. Work in batches if your air fryer is on the smaller side. Do not stack them or they will steam instead of brown.
- Air fry at 375 degrees F for 11 to 13 minutes, shaking the basket gently once at the halfway point. They are done when the outside is lightly browned and the internal temperature reads 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. They should feel firm but not hard when you press one lightly.
- While the meatballs cook, warm the marinara in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. If you are serving over pasta, cook the spaghetti according to package directions at the same time.
- Add the finished meatballs to the saucepan and turn them gently to coat in the sauce. Let them sit in the warm marinara for 2 to 3 minutes before serving. This helps the flavors come together and keeps the meatballs moist. Serve over spaghetti or pile into hoagie rolls with extra sauce and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
Notes
Cooked meatballs freeze well for up to 3 months. Freeze them on a sheet pan first, then transfer to a bag so they do not stick together. Reheat from frozen in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 6 to 8 minutes or thaw overnight in the fridge first.
