I realize that my recipes have been highly focused on ground turkey lately. But I could NOT wait to post this one. The Mexican flavor in meatball form is amazing. I love cooking my meatballs in the air fryer- it keeps the inside juicy and the outside gets brown and crispy.
I served these with my Enchilada Gravy, mashed parsnips, and roasted Brussels Sprouts. Highly recommended!
Green Chile Turkey Meatballs
Makes ~20 large meatballs
1 1/2 lb lean ground turkey
1 egg
7 oz can diced green chiles
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
2 oz crushed tortilla chips
1/4 cup course or medium ground cornmeal
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp dried cilantro
Combine all ingredients in a bowl (don't be afraid to get your hands dirty), cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours.
After mixture has chilled, use a 3 Tbsp (#20) scoop to form meatballs. Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees.
Cook meatballs in two batches, each for 12 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
Serve immediately!
Nutrition info per 1 meatball: 86 calories, 3.5 g fat, 7.5 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates, 0.5 g fiber
