Description
Indulge in the delightful explosion of flavors with these Spicy Turkey Meatballs. Juicy and tender, they are seasoned to perfection with fragrant herbs and a kick of heat from crushed red pepper. Perfect for game nights or cozy dinners, these meatballs are bound to impress your guests and keep everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, egg, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Scoop the mixture into golf ball-sized portions and roll into smooth meatballs.
- Place meatballs on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil to help them crisp up while baking.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Optionally toss in your favorite marinara sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg