Turkey Meatballs
These Turkey Meatballs pack 33g protein into just 287 calories per serving, making them a go-to snack between meals. Quick prep yields 4 servings on the stovetop, so you can batch them Sunday and grab them throughout the week. Hit your daily protein target without derailing your cut.
Ingredients
- •Bread Crumbs, Dry, Plain(120g)
- •Parmesan Cheese(30g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •Italian seasoning(10g)
- •Garlic powder(1g)
- •Onion powder(3g)
- •1/4 tsp black pepper ($0.02)
- •1/2 tsp salt ($0.02)
- •Ground Turkey, 99% Lean(454g)
- •Egg, Whole, Large
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 400ºF. In a bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- 2Add the ground turkey to a separate large bowl, then add the egg and breadcrumb mixture. Use your hands to mix everything together until evenly combined. Try not to overmix as this can make the meatballs tough.
- 3Divide and shape the meat mixture into 16 meatballs, about two tablespoons each. To easily divide the meat evenly, first divide it into quarters, then divide each quarter into four pieces.
- 4Place the shaped meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Transfer the meatballs to the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until cooked through. If you prefer more browning, bake the meatballs for 15 minutes, then transfer the meatballs to a hot skillet with butter and sauté until brown, about five minutes. Serve and enjoy!
- 5Preheat the air fryer to 400ºF. Air fry the meatballs for about 8 minutes, or until well browned and cooked through. Shake the meatballs half-way through cooking to turn the meatballs and achieve even browning. Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.
- 6Add 1 Tbsp olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium. Once hot, add the meatballs (work in batches of about 8). Cook the meatballs in the hot skillet until browned on all sides and cooked through (about 2-3 minutes each side).
Nutrition — Per Serving
287
calories
33g
protein
6g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Saturated fat
- 2.1g
- Sodium
- 414 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.9g
4 servings per batch · ~155g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Turkey Meatballs have per serving?
Each serving contains 33g of protein and 287 calories with minimal fat at 6g. This makes it an efficient protein-to-calorie ratio for hitting daily protein goals without excess calories.
How long does Turkey Meatballs take to prep?
This recipe qualifies as quick prep and yields 4 servings in one batch on the stovetop. You can have multiple servings ready in a single cooking session for snacking throughout the week.
Is Turkey Meatballs good for fat loss?
At 287 calories and 33g protein per serving, these meatballs fit well into a fat loss phase where you need high protein density without calorie creep. The 6g fat keeps satiety high while staying lean.
