Air Fryer Turkey Meatball Meal Prep Bowls
Easy air fryer turkey meatball meal prep bowls made with juicy turkey meatballs, rice, and vegetables for a high-protein lunch or dinner.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Tongs
- Tongs
Ingredients
For the turkey meatballs:
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the bowls:
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional for serving:
- lemon wedges
- lemon wedges
- plain Greek yogurt or simple sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F.
- In a large bowl, mix the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 16 small meatballs.
- In a separate bowl, toss the broccoli and sliced bell pepper with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the turkey meatballs in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping or shaking halfway, until cooked through and the centers reach 165°F.
- Remove the meatballs and set aside.
- Add the broccoli and bell pepper to the air fryer basket. Air fry at 375°F for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking halfway, until tender and lightly crisp.
- Divide the rice, vegetables, and turkey meatballs evenly into meal prep containers.
- Let cool slightly, then cover and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Do not overmix the turkey mixture or the meatballs can turn dense.
- Wet your hands lightly before rolling the meatballs if the mixture feels sticky.
- Check that the meatballs reach 165°F internally.
- Add sauce after reheating for the best texture.
