Air Fryer Asian Turkey Meatballs with rice and edamame is a healthy meal for dinner or lunch and great for meal prep!
Equipment
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Air Fryer
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
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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.
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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.)
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Spray the air fryer basket generously with olive oil.
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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
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Bake the meatballs in the oven at 400°F for 20 minutes.
To assemble bowls:
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While the meatballs are cooking, combine the rice with the sesame oil and scallion greens.
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Add ¾ cup each of rice to 4 bowls.
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Top each with 4 meatballs and ½ cup edamame.
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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
Serving: 1bowl, Calories: 483kcal, Carbohydrates: 49g, Protein: 37g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 130mg, Sodium: 736mg, Fiber: 11g, Sugar: 3g
– W..W Po.ints: 10
