Description
This Air Fryer Turkey Meatloaf is a quick, healthy, and flavorful recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner. Using lean ground turkey combined with oats, grated zucchini, and onions, this recipe offers a moist and tender mini meatloaf with a tangy ketchup topping, all cooked effortlessly in the air fryer for a healthier twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatloaf Mixture
- 1 pound 93% ground turkey
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup quick rolled oats
- 1/3 cup minced onion
- 1/3 cup grated zucchini (well squeezed)
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Topping
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
Optional Garnish
- Minced parsley
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the ground turkey, quick rolled oats, squeezed grated zucchini, minced onion, 1/4 cup ketchup, beaten egg, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well using a fork until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Shape Mini Loaves: Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal portions. Shape each portion into a mini loaf, ensuring they hold together nicely.
- Air Fry Initial Cooking: Place the 4 mini loaves in the air fryer basket, making sure they are spaced out. Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes.
- Flip and Add Topping: After 15 minutes, carefully flip each mini loaf over. Brush the tops with the remaining 2 tablespoons of ketchup to add flavor and moisture.
- Finish Cooking: Return the loaves to the air fryer and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (74°C) and the meatloaf is cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the mini meatloaves from the air fryer. Garnish with minced parsley if desired, then serve warm.
Notes
- Protein Swap: Substitute ground turkey with lean ground beef for a different flavor.
- Onion: Red onion can be used instead of yellow or white onion for a sweeter taste.
- Oats: Old-fashioned rolled oats can replace quick oats if needed; they may add a bit more texture.
- Seasoning: Add onion powder and garlic powder for enhanced flavor.
- Ketchup Alternatives: Use BBQ sauce instead of ketchup for a smoky flavor. For a lower sugar option, select a sugar-free ketchup like Primal Kitchen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini loaf
- Calories: 252 kcal
- Sugar: 5.5 g
- Sodium: 581 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 24.5 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
