Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs with Sweet Potato Fries

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Lean turkey meatballs seasoned mildly and paired with homemade sweet potato fries, both cooked quickly in the air fryer. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ground turkey, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground turkey, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 large egg, 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until combined without overworking.
  2. Step 2: Shape the mixture into 16 small meatballs, each about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Place them in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  3. Step 3: Toss 2 medium peeled and cut sweet potatoes (1/4-inch sticks) with 2 tbsp olive oil and 1/2 tsp paprika until evenly coated.
  4. Step 4: Air fry meatballs at 375°F for 12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to brown evenly.
  5. Step 5: After 12 minutes, remove the meatballs and set aside. Place the sweet potato fries in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 15 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes until fries are tender and edges crisp.
  6. Step 6: Serve meatballs alongside sweet potato fries with ketchup or preferred dipping sauce.

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