Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs with a Touch of Lamb and Lemon Zucchini

Name: Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs with a Touch of Lamb and Lemon Zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey, 93 percent lean; 8 oz ground lamb; 1 large egg; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup fine blanched almond flour; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped; 1.5 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 3/4 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced into 1/2 inch half-moons (about 500 g); 8 oz cremini mushrooms, halved; 1.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided; 1 tsp lemon zest; Olive oil spray, for the basket; Lemon wedges, for serving; Optional: pinch red pepper flakes

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Prep: 15 min. Cook: 22 min. Servings: 4.

Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey, 93 percent lean
8 oz ground lamb
1 large egg
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fine blanched almond flour
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
1.5 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp smoked paprika
3/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced into 1/2 inch half-moons (about 500 g)
8 oz cremini mushrooms, halved
1.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 tsp lemon zest
Olive oil spray, for the basket
Lemon wedges, for serving
Optional: pinch red pepper flakes

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Make the meatball mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, ground lamb, egg, Parmesan, almond flour, parsley, mint, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
Form 20 meatballs, about 1.5 inches each. Lightly mist the air fryer basket with olive oil spray.
Arrange meatballs in a single layer with a little space between them. Air fry at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 11 to 13 minutes, shaking or turning once halfway, until the centers reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit as measured with a digital meat thermometer.
Transfer meatballs to a plate and tent loosely for 2 to 3 minutes to retain juices.
Increase the air fryer temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Meanwhile, toss zucchini and mushrooms with 1.5 tbsp olive oil, lemon zest, a pinch of salt and pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
Air fry vegetables at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway, until crisp-tender and lightly browned.
Serve meatballs over the vegetables with lemon wedges. Garnish with extra parsley or mint if desired.
Food safety note: Poultry, including ground turkey, must reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground lamb is safe at 160 degrees Fahrenheit, but because these meatballs contain turkey, cook to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. For whole meat cuts like chops or roasts, the USDA recommends 145 degrees Fahrenheit and a 3 minute rest.

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