The Best Keto Turkey Meatballs
If you’re a meat lover like me who is always looking for new ways to prepare ground meat, you’ll love these keto turkey meatballs. They are full of flavor, easy to prepare, and have a secret ingredient: pork rinds!
Why I Love These Keto Turkey Meatballs So Much
I love meat—all meat. And I really love meatballs, but sometimes I get bored with regular ground beef meatballs, and my taste buds want something fresh and new! In walks keto turkey meatballs.
Not only are they full of yummy turkey flavor, but can we talk about how easy they are to make? You can even make a batch ahead, freeze it, and poof! Dinner is ready when you’re in a pinch.
What You Need to Make Keto Turkey Meatballs
I’ve used pork rinds in this keto turkey meatballs recipe, but you can also use almond flour. The carb count will change slightly. You can also use flavored pork rinds to spice up your meatballs! Yum!
I like using milk in all my meatball recipes because it adds moisture to the finished product. You can leave out the milk, but keep in mind that they may be a bit on the dry side, as ground turkey is a leaner protein.
Ingredients for keto turkey meatballs
- 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
- 1 cup crushed pork rinds
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup milk
- 3 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp grated garlic
- 1/2 tsp dried herbs (your choice!)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 tsp pepper
How to Make Keto Turkey Meatballs
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.
- Line a large baking dish or sheet pan with parchment paper. Form the meatballs into 1-2 inch rounds and place on parchment paper. Bake for about 15 minutes.
- Flip the meatballs over and bake for another 10-15 minutes. If the meatballs are large, you can increase the baking time by 5 minutes.
To cook in an air fryer, follow these simple instructions.
- Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper and spray it. Preheat the air fryer to 370F and fry the meatballs for 12 minutes on one side.
- Then flip the meatballs in the air fryer and fry for 8-10 minutes.
What to Serve These Turkey Meatballs With
These delicious keto turkey meatballs shown here are served with marinara sauce. Here’s an excellent recipe for an easy marinara sauce.
Here are some side dishes that might go nicely with your meatballs.
Here’s a great recipe for regular air fryer meatballs if you’d rather not use turkey. You can easily switch up the panko crumbs for crushed pork rinds.
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Moist and Delicious Keto Turkey Meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
- 1 cup crushed pork rinds
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp grated garlic
- 1/2 tsp dried herbs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well
- Line a large baking dish or sheet pan with parchment paper. Form the meatballs into 1-1 1/2 inch rounds and place on parchment paper. Bake for about 15 minutes.
- Flip the meatballs over and bake for another 10 minutes. If the meatballs are large, you can increase the baking time by 5 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition
How to Store Leftover Turkey Meatballs
If you do end up with any leftover keto turkey meatballs, put them in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 5 days or the freezer for up to 3 months.
I’m a bit of a stickler when it comes to leftovers. Nothing stays in my fridge longer than five days. No matter what.
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Iva discovered the keto diet back in 2020 and has experimented with it, off and on. She recently took over this site and shares experiences, her knowledge and some yummy recipes. She also runs a women only website Women Blazing Trails.
