Say hello to healthy turkey meatballs with zoodles. The meatballs are golden, juicy, and perfectly tender, while the zoodles are fun, refreshing, and light. Just drizzle them with your favorite tomato sauce, and of course, don’t forget an extra sprinkle of Parmesan. Quick, wholesome, and utterly delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds zoodles (spiralized zucchini noodles, from about 3 medium zucchinis)
- Kosher salt
- 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 8 ounces ground turkey
- 1/4 cup ricotta
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/4 cups jarred tomato sauce
Directions
Step 1
Once you’ve spiraled the zucchini noodles, toss the zoodles with a pinch of salt in a large bowl and let them sit for about 10 minutes. This softens them slightly while helping release excess liquid. When ready, pat them dry and set aside.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk and let them soak for about 5 minutes until the breadcrumbs absorb most of the liquid. Then, add the turkey, ricotta, parsley, Parmesan, oregano, ½ teaspoon salt, and several grinds of black pepper. Mix thoroughly with your hands, then shape into 12 meatballs (about 1 ½ tablespoons each, roughly 1 inch wide).
Step 3
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F and spray with cooking spray or a silicone liner. Arrange the meatballs with some space between them for proper air circulation. Air fry until golden brown on the outside and cooked through, about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Step 4
While the meatballs cook, warm the tomato sauce in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once they’re done, add them to the sauce, reduce heat to low, and keep warm.
Step 5
Season the zoodles with ¼ teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Air fry at 400°F, tossing halfway through, until tender and slightly browned at the edges, about 5–6 minutes. Divide the zoodles between two plates or shallow bowls, top each with 6 meatballs, spoon over the warm tomato sauce, and finish with a sprinkle of Parmesan. Dinner is served!
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