Description
Air Fryer Turkey Meatloaf is a delicious twist on a classic comfort food, combining lean turkey with a blend of savory spices for a nutritious meal. The air fryer creates a crispy exterior while keeping the inside tender and juicy, making it perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or gatherings. This recipe is simple to prepare, versatile for leftovers, and bursting with flavor that will have your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-style)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup ketchup (plus extra for topping)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or thyme, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, eggs, chopped onion, ketchup, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Form the mixture into a loaf shape that fits your air fryer basket.
- Place the meatloaf in the air fryer and cook for 25-30 minutes until browned and an internal temperature of at least 165°F (75°C) is reached.
- Brush extra ketchup on top during the last five minutes of cooking.
- Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg