Description
This Air Fryer Turkey Meatloaf recipe offers a deliciously moist and flavorful alternative to traditional meatloaf. Made with ground turkey, fresh herbs, and a sweet ketchup glaze, it cooks quickly in the air fryer for an easy, healthier dinner option that retains the classic comfort food appeal.
Ingredients
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Meatloaf Mixture
- 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp. finely chopped rosemary
- 1 lb. ground turkey (preferably dark meat)
- 1/3 cup fine bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1 large egg, beaten to blend
- 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
For Cooking
- Olive oil cooking spray
Glaze
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 Tbsp. light brown sugar
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat the extra-virgin olive oil. Add the finely chopped onion and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft and golden, about 4 minutes. Next, add the minced garlic and finely chopped rosemary; continue cooking while stirring until fragrant for about 1 minute.
- Prepare Meat Mixture: Transfer the cooked onion mixture into a medium bowl and let it cool slightly. Once cooled, add the ground turkey, fine bread crumbs, chopped fresh parsley, beaten egg, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix thoroughly with your hands until all ingredients are fully combined. Divide the mixture into two equal parts and shape each into a loaf approximately 5 inches by 2 1/2 inches.
- Air Fry the Meatloaves: Lightly coat the basket of your air fryer with olive oil cooking spray to prevent sticking. Place both turkey loaves into the basket, making sure they have space around them for air circulation. Set the air fryer to 350°F and cook the loaves for about 15 minutes. Then carefully flip each loaf to ensure even cooking. Continue to cook for an additional 15 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 165°F.
- Add Glaze and Finish Cooking: While the meatloaves are cooking, combine ketchup and light brown sugar in a small bowl to make the glaze. After the loaves have cooked through, flip them again and evenly spoon the glaze over the top of each. Resume air frying at 350°F for another 2 minutes until the glaze is set and slightly caramelized.
Notes
- Using dark meat ground turkey helps keep the meatloaf moist and flavorful.
- Fine bread crumbs work best as they create a tender texture in the meatloaf.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow for proper air circulation and even cooking.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure safe cooking without overcooking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 loaf (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
