Asian Meatballs from the Air Fryer – Skinnytaste

A healthy dinner or lunch idea, Asian Deep Fryer Meatballs made with ground turkey, rice, and edamame are great for meal prep!

Asian air fryer meatballs

Cooking meatballs in the air fryer is perfect for those summer days when you don’t want to turn on your oven or stovetop. These easy Asian Air Fryer Meatballs are quick to make and come in a single bowl, making them perfect for weeknight 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, packed with protein, and kid-friendly. Other air fryer recipes to try include these Mediterranean Meatballs, Air Fryer Salmon Patties, and Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken.

Asian meatball ingredients

• Binder: A large egg and panko breadcrumbs bind the meat together so it doesn’t fall apart.
• Taste: Minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, scallions and soy sauce make these Asian meatballs taste amazing.
• Ground Turkey: Buy 93% lean ground turkey.
• Rice: Combine brown rice with sesame oil and green onions.
• Edamame: Heat up two cups of peeled edamame.
• topping: Sesame seeds, coriander (optional), and sriracha (optional)

How to make Asian turkey meatballs

1. Mix the meatballs: Crack an egg into a medium bowl and beat with a fork. Add the panko, garlic, scallions, and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and mix together. Mix in the turkey with a fork, being careful not to overdo it. Roll the mixture into 16 meatballs, about 30 grams each. Place them on a
   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Air Fry Raw Meatballs: Spray the air fryer basket generously with oil. Arrange the meatballs in an even layer and cook at 200°C (400°F) for 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through.
3. Batch Cooking: If not all the meatballs fit, cook them in portions. Cover the first portion with foil and reheat in the air fryer for a minute before serving, if needed.
4. Rice: Stir sesame oil And spring onion green Add to the brown rice while the meatballs cook.
5. Asian Meatball Bowls: Divide the rice among four bowls and top each with four meatballs and 1/2 cup edamame. Drizzle each with 2 tablespoons soy sauce (and sriracha, if using) and a sprinkling of sesame seeds and cilantro.

No air fryer? No problem!

Bake the meatballs in the oven at 200°C for 20 minutes.

What to eat with Asian meatballs

I like to eat these Asian turkey meatballs in a bowl with brown rice, edamame, and sriracha, but feel free to alternate the dishes with whatever you have.

• Rice: Substitute brown rice for quinoa, vermicelli, or soba noodles.
• Low carb base: Use zucchini noodles, heart of palm noodles, or cauliflower rice.
• Vegetables: Swap the edamame for peppers, cucumber, or avocado. Or try 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 prepare meatballs

Leftover meatballs are perfect for meal prep. They can be kept in the fridge for up to four days and in the freezer for three months. You can also double this Asian Meatballs recipe if you want to freeze more of them.

• First flash freeze on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper so they don’t stick together.
• Once frozen, place in a sealable bag or freezer safe container.
• Thaw them overnight in the fridge before consuming, or pop them straight into the microwave 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 for ground chicken.
• Panko: If you don’t have panko, regular breadcrumbs will do.

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