Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

Prepare the ingredients by beating the egg, grating the onion, and mincing the garlic cloves.

Step 2:
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).

Step 3:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, grated onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Add the Parmesan cheese if desired. Mix everything until combined, but be careful not to overwork the meat.

Step 4:
Portion the mixture into 16-20 meatballs, each about 1 to 1 1/2 inches in size. Arrange them in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

Step 5:
Cook the meatballs in the air fryer for 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking.

Step 6:
Remove the meatballs from the basket and let them cool for 2-3 minutes before serving. Enjoy with pasta, in a sub, or with marinara dipping sauce!

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