Recipe of the Week - Air Fryer Asian Meatballs

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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

  • ¼ 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

INSTRUCTIONS

  • 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.

Oven Method

  • Bake the meatballs in the oven at 400°F for 20 minutes.

To assemble bowls:

  • While the meatballs are cooking, combine the rice with the sesame oil and scallion greens.

  • Add ¾ cup each of rice to 4 bowls.

  • Top each with 4 meatballs and ½ cup edamame.

  • Drizzle each with 2 teaspoons soy sauce and a sprinkle of sesame seeds then top with sriracha, if using.

Notes

  • Bake the meatballs in the oven at 400°F for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: 1 Bowl

  • Calories: 483

  • Carbohydrates: 49 g

  • Protein: 37 g

  • Fat: 16 g

  • Saturated Fat: 3 g

  • Cholesterol: 130 mg

  • Sodium: 736 mg

  • Fiber: 11 g

  • Sugar: 3 g