TURKEY MANGO SPINACH MEATBALLS
When your little one isn’t interested in eating your typical Thanksgiving turkey dinner, what do you do? Get ready to fire up your air fryer and create a mouthwatering masterpiece – Air Fryer Friendly Turkey Mango Spinach Meatballs!
These little nuggets of deliciousness are the perfect kid-friendly dinner, Thanksgiving or not, that’s bursting with flavor and packed with nutrients. Plus, the air fryer means they’re a healthier, grease-free and faster alternative, but with all the crunch and juiciness your kids crave.
Made with lean ground turkey, sweet and juicy mango, and nutrient-rich spinach, these meatballs are packed with flavor and nutrition to fuel your little ones’ growth this winter season. Serve them with your kiddo’s favorite dipping sauce, mashed potatoes, and a side of veggies for a well balanced meal.
So let’s dive into the recipe and whip up some kid-friendly culinary magic below:
Turkey Mango Spinach Meatballs (Air Fryer Friendly)
Equipment
- Food Processor
- Air Fryer
- Mini Ice Cream or Cookie Scooper
Ingredients
- 12 oz. ground turkey see notes below
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup mango + any excess juice see notes below
- 1/4 cup frozen spinach
- 2 tbsp diced yellow or white onion
- 1/2 cup oat flour see notes
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for about 5 minutes.
- Place turkey, egg, oat flour, and panko in a medium mixing bowl and set aside.
- In the food processor, blend the mango, spinach, onion, yogurt and seasoning until smooth.
- Add the food processor mixture to the bowl and mix together until just combined.
- Using the mini scooper or small spoon, scoop and place in the air fryer, being careful not to overcrowd.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), or until golden brown, crispy and cooked in the middle. Cool slightly before serving and enjoy!
Notes
- Vegetarian Option: Substitute the turkey for a block of soft tofu and throw it in the food processor with the remaining ingredients.
- When fresh mango is hard to find, I recommend frozen and use frozen mango in this recipe regularly.
- If you don’t want to buy oat flour, grinding up quick oats or dry oatmeal works great as well.
- Storage and reheating instructions: These meatballs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. To reheat, simply air fry for 1-2 minutes at 350 degrees.
- For make ahead or meal prep, reduce the frying time slightly and freeze in an airtight container. Once you are ready to eat, reheat in the air fryer for about 3-5 minutes at 375F.
- If you do not have an air fryer, heat and bake at the same temp in the oven on a parchment lined baking sheet.
