These air fryer turkey meatballs are healthy, delicious and have a Greek flair with spinach and feta cheese. They are perfect for meal prep.
It’s the beginning of a new year and that means two things. People got air fryers for Christmas and are looking for recipes. And many of you are searching for healthy recipes for resolutions having to do with weight loss. These air fryer turkey meatballs fulfill both of these reasons for recipe searches. My air fryer turkey meatballs use 99% fat free ground turkey. To keep them from drying out, I use a panade in the mix (milk and bread crumbs). If you don’t know what a panade is, you can read more about it here. And I decided spinach and feta cheese would be the best way to flavor them. Adding moisture, nutrients and a punch of extra flavor.
Ingredients for Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
- 99% Fat Free Ground Turkey
- Panko Bread Crumbs
- Milk
- Frozen Chopped Spinach
- Feta Cheese
- Greek Salad Dressing
- Oregano
- Salt
- Pepper
What to Serve with these Meatballs
Kitchen Tips
- This is the brand of air fryer I use to test all of my air fryer recipes
- The cookie scoop I use to form these meatballs
- The meat thermometer I always use
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Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 lb 99% fat free ground turkey
- 1/3 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup frozen chopped spinach
- 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tbsp bottled Greek salad dressing I use Skyline brand
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Place the spinach in a microwave safe dish and microwave for about 3 minutes, or until heated through but not steaming hot.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, salad dressing, oregano, salt and pepper. Stir in the Panko bread crumbs, cooked spinach and feta cheese until well combined.
- Add the ground turkey to the mixture and stir together until the turkey is combined with all the other ingredients.
- Use a cookie scoop to form the mixture into meatballs. My air fryer fits 12 meatballs. You may have some extra turkey leftover. Just make more meatballs and cook in two rounds. Or, you can sauté the mixture in a nonstick skillet on the stove top.
- Cook the meatballs at 375 degrees in the air fryer. There is no need to flip the meatballs.
- Cook for about 14 minutes, until the center of the meatballs reaches a temperature of 165 degrees F.
rebecca says
well, I think you’ve convinced me to get an air fryer! these look so tender and delicious
foodtasticmom says
Happy to hear this!
Sarah says
Love all Greek flavors, these were amazing. Can’t wait to make again!
foodtasticmom says
So glad you enjoyed them!
Cate says
These are so pretty and they look delicious! Love that I can make them in an air fryer too, great recipe!
foodtasticmom says
Thanks!
Tara says
I love that you made these meatballs using the air fryer! The flavors sound absolutely amazing with the addition of the spinach and feta.
foodtasticmom says
Thanks Tara.
Kushigalu says
What a colorful and delicious meal idea. Love this air fryer version. ThankS for sharing.
foodtasticmom says
You’re welcome.
Angela says
Such great flavors in these meatballs. I had to try them. They did not disappoint. I love the ease of the air fryer. Great recipe!
foodtasticmom says
Thanks, I really appreciate the compliments!
Beth says
These are incredibly delicious. I am putting these on my regular rotation. Thanks!
foodtasticmom says
Love hearing this Beth. Thanks!
Lindsay says
These came out so perfectly in my air fryer. The spinach and cheese made simple turkey meatballs something I actually want to eat!
foodtasticmom says
Mission accomplished! 🙂 Thank you.
Toni says
I really love how quick and easy it is to make! Everyone at my house loved it!
foodtasticmom says
Happy to hear this. Thanks for taking the time to rate and comment!
Claudia Lamascolo says
I was shocked on how delicious these were air fried instead of pan fried I couldnt tell the difference they were fabulous will be making them again!
foodtasticmom says
Glad to hear this Claudia. Thanks so much!