Air Fryer Asian Turkey Meatballs with rice and edamame is a healthy meal for dinner or lunch and great for meal prep!
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- ΒΌ cup plain panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 3 medium scallions (finely chopped (greens and whites separated))
- 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce (plus more for topping)
- 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
- olive oil spray
- 3 cups cooked brown rice
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 cups shelled edamame (heated)
- sesame seeds (for topping)
- sriracha sauce (optional for topping)
- fresh cilantro (optional for topping)
Directions
- Crack the egg into a medium mixing bowl and beat with a fork. Add the panko, garlic, ginger, scallion whites, and 2 tablespoons soy sauce and mix to combine.
- Add the turkey and with the fork, mix to combine, being careful not to over-mix. Roll mixture into 16 evenly sized meatballs, about 1 ounce each, place on a parchment lined sheet pan and set aside until ready to cook. (Thoroughly wash your hands and work surface.)
- Spray the air fryer basket generously with olive oil.
- Add the meatballs in an even layer, cooking in batches if needed, and cook at 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway through cook time. If cooking in batches, cover the first batch in foil and, if needed, add it back to the air fryer for 1 minute to warm before serving.