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Air Fryer Turkey Meatloaf

This air fryer turkey meatloaf is juicy, flavorful, and ready in under an hour. A cozy comfort food classic that deserves a spot in your weekly rotation.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Equipment
  • air fryer
  • instant-read thermometer
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf
  • 2 lb Ground Turkey
  • 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup Whole Milk
  • 1 Large Egg, beaten
  • 1/3 cup Yellow Onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped
For the Glaze
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
Instructions
  • In a small bowl, soak the panko breadcrumbs in the milk for about 5 minutes until the liquid is fully absorbed. This panade is the key to keeping your turkey meatloaf juicy and tender.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, soaked breadcrumbs, beaten egg, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and parsley. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix or the meatloaf will become dense.
  • Shape the mixture into an oval loaf about 8 inches long and 4 inches wide. Make sure it will fit comfortably in your air fryer basket with a little space around all sides for air circulation.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and garlic powder to create the glaze. Set aside.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F. Place the meatloaf in the basket on a piece of parchment paper with holes or a lightly greased air fryer liner.
  • Cook for 30 minutes. Then carefully brush the top and sides of the meatloaf generously with the glaze.
  • Continue cooking for another 8 to 10 minutes until the glaze is sticky and caramelized and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F when checked with an instant-read thermometer.
  • Let the turkey meatloaf rest in the basket for 10 minutes before transferring it to a cutting board. Slice into thick pieces and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 10g
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer, ground turkey, healthy meatloaf, turkey meatloaf
Cost: $10