Meatballs have been a staple in Italian cuisine for centuries. They were originally made with a mixture of bread crumbs, meat, and spices and were often served as a way to use up leftover meat. The addition of cheese to meatballs is a more modern twist, but has become a popular variation. Air frying has also become a popular cooking method in recent years, as it allows for a healthier alternative to frying foods in oil.
Air Fryer Mozzerella-Stuffed Turkey Meatballs
Course: AppetizerCuisine: Italian15
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minutesThese delicious turkey meatballs are stuffed with gooey mozzarella cheese and cooked to perfection in an air fryer. They make a great appetizer or can be served as a main dish with your favorite side.
Ingredients
1 pound ground turkey
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into small pieces
Directions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 pound of ground turkey, 1 beaten egg, 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Take a small piece of mozzarella cheese and stuff it into the center of each meatball, making sure to seal the meat around the cheese.
- Place the stuffed meatballs in a single layer in your air fryer basket.
- Cook the meatballs for 8-10 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve the meatballs hot with your favorite marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- If you don’t have an air fryer, you can bake these meatballs in the oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes.
- For a healthier option, you can use ground turkey breast instead of ground turkey.
- Be sure to use lean ground turkey to avoid excess grease in the air fryer.
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