Air Fryer Asian Meatballs
If you have a package of ground turkey you’ll love these meatballs. Cooking meatballs in the air fryer is perfect for those summer days when you don’t want to turn on your oven or stove. These easy Air Fryer Asian Meatballs come together quickly and are a one-bowl meal, making them perfect for weekday dinners or meal prep. Of course, you can use your oven if you don’t have an air fryer. These meatball bowls are packed with flavor, loaded with protein, and kid-friendly. More air fryer recipes to try are these Mediterranean Meatballs, Air Fryer Salmon, and Air Fryer Chicken Breast.
Asian Meatball Ingredients
Binder: A large egg and panko breadcrumbs bind the meat together so it doesn’t fall apart. Flavor: Minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, scallion whites, and soy sauce make these Asian meatballs taste amazing. Ground Turkey: Buy 93% lean ground turkey. Rice: Combine brown rice with sesame oil and scallion greens. Edamame: Heat two cups of shelled edamame. Toppings: Sesame seed, cilantro (optional), and sriracha (optional)
How to Make Asian Turkey Meatballs
No Air Fryer? No Problem!
Bake the meatballs in the oven at 400°F for 20 minutes.
What to Eat with Asian Meatballs
I like eating these Asian turkey meatballs in a bowl with brown rice, edamame, and sriracha, but you can switch things up with whatever you have.
Rice: Substitute quinoa, vermicelli, or soba noodles with brown rice. Low-Carb Base: Use zucchini noodles, hearts of palm noodles, or cauliflower rice. Vegetables: Swap the edamame for bell pepper, cucumber, or avocado. Or try it with this Asian Cabbage Mango Slaw or Sesame Orange Broccoli. Sauce: If you don’t like sriracha and want more sauce for your bowl, drizzle on some hoisin or make this Asian Carrot Ginger Dressing.
How to Meal Prep Meatballs
Leftover meatballs are perfect for meal prep. They will keep for up to four days in the fridge or three months in the freezer. You can also double this Asian meatball recipe if you want extra to freeze.
Flash freeze them first on a parchment-lined sheet pan so they don’t stick together. Once frozen, transfer them to a zip-locked bag or freezer-safe container. Thaw them in the fridge overnight before eating or microwave them straight from frozen.
To pack the bowls for lunch, store everything in single-serving containers and microwave until warm.
Variations
Gluten-Free Meatballs: Use gluten-free panko and tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce. Poultry: Swap turkey with ground chicken. Panko: Regular breadcrumbs will work if you don’t have panko.
More Ground Turkey Meatball Recipes You’ll Love
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