Air Fryer Turkey Ricotta Meatballs

Written By Katrina Borg

These turkey meatballs are so quick and easy to make. They make a great protein option for lunch and dinner, serve with your favourite pasta or rice. They also make for a high protein snack that is easy to grab and go.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 450g extra lean ground turkey

  • 100g ricotta

  • 30g panko breadcrumbs

  • 1 egg

  • 3 cloves of garlic

  • 2 tbsp fresh basil (can replace with 1 tbsp dried)

  • 1.5 tbsp salt

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well until combined.

  2. Divide evenly into 15 meatballs and place in the air fryer, depending on the size of your air fryer you may need to cook in two batches.

  3. Cook at 400F/200C for 9 minutes. If you don’t have an air fryer, cook in the oven at 425F/220C for 20 minutes.

Makes 3 servings (each serving = 5 meatballs)

Nutrition:

Cals: 286 calories
Protein: 34g
Carbs: 10g
Fiber: 0g
Fat: 12g

*for higher fat, use a fattier cut of ground turkey

Katrina Borg
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