Air Fryer Asian Meatballs made with ground turkey, rice and edamame is a healthy dinner idea 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
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.
