Recipe MP-AFTM dinnerair-fryerweight-lossground-turkey

Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs with Sweet Potato

Name: Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs with Sweet Potato
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground turkey (93% lean); 1/2 cup almond flour (or breadcrumbs); 1 egg; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 2 large sweet potatoes, cubed; 1 tbsp olive oil; 4 cups steamed broccoli; 1/2 cup marinara sauce (optional)

Juicy Italian turkey meatballs air-fried in 12 minutes with roasted sweet potato. High protein, low hassle — a meal prep staple.

Prep 15m

Cook 12m

Total 27m

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Golden air-fried turkey meatballs arranged in meal prep containers alongside orange sweet potato cubes and bright green broccoli

Ingredients

Servings:

2 lbs ground turkey (93% lean)

1/2 cup almond flour (or breadcrumbs)

1 egg

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

2 large sweet potatoes, cubed

1 tbsp olive oil

4 cups steamed broccoli

1/2 cup marinara sauce (optional)

Storage & Reheat

Store in airtight containers for up to 5 days in the fridge. Uncooked meatballs freeze well for up to 3 months.

Don't overmix the meatball mixture — it makes them tough.

Cook a double batch and freeze half the meatballs before air frying. Air fry from frozen, adding 3-4 minutes.

Microwave for 2 minutes. For best texture, reheat meatballs in air fryer at 350°F for 4 minutes.

Execution Protocol

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, almond flour, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and red pepper flakes. Mix until just combined.

Step 2

Roll into 20 meatballs (about 1.5 inches each).

Step 3

Preheat air fryer to 380°F. Spray basket with cooking spray.

Step 4

Cook meatballs in batches (don't crowd) for 10-12 minutes, shaking basket halfway through, until internal temp reaches 165°F.

Step 5

While meatballs cook, toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil and microwave for 5-6 minutes until tender, or roast at 400°F for 20 minutes.

Step 6

Steam broccoli until bright green and tender-crisp (3-4 minutes).

Step 7

Divide into 5 containers: 4 meatballs, sweet potato, and broccoli per serving. Add marinara on the side if desired.

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