Ground Turkey Meatballs

5 from 6 votes

These ground turkey meatballs are loaded with veggies and are a healthier twist to the Italian classic. Flavorful and simple, the entire family will request these weekly!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: dinner

Cuisine: American

Diet: Low Fat

Servings:

Author: Bailey

Equipment

large skillet or air fryer

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground turkey
¼ cup finely chopped white onions
¾ cup shredded zucchini
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
2 tbsp garlic cloves chopped
½ tsp dried crushed oregano
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp salt
1 tsp red pepper flakes optional
1 egg
½ cup breadcrumbs optional
⅓ cup marinara
½ cup parmesan

Instructions

Set oven to 400º finely chop onions and garlic up. Add ground turkey to a large bowl. Using a cheese grater, shred up zucchini. Discard the stems. You can squeeze excess moisture, but I typically leave it. *if cooking in the air fryer cook on 390º for 16-18 minutes.
Add all the ingredients (except marinara) into a large bowl. Using your hands mix everything really well. On an aluminum or parchment covered baking sheet, or in a greased/oiled skillet, form meatballs into 2 inch balls. try to be sure they are equal in size to ensure proper cooking.
If cooking in the air fryer, place the meatballs on a parchment lined air fryer basket.
Drizzle the marinara over/around the meatballs, keep the rest of the marinara to the side for serving. Place in the oven on the center rack cook for about 20-22 minutes. Or brown in the skillet for about 8-10 minutes on each side (medium high heat, turning often to cook all around).
Add the rest of the marinara and enjoy. If serving over pasta, you may need extra red sauce.

Notes

* Use gluten-free crackers, saltines or oats. Bread crumbs will also work.

*You can also use ground chicken or beef for this recipe.

*Add in parmesan cheese if you are not dairy free!

*add less red pepper flakes if you don't like spice

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