1. Keep a baking sheet lined with parchment paper accessible. Heat up your oven to 300 degrees F and cover the second baking sheet using parchment paper, this will be needed to preserve the warmth of the meatballs in between batches.
2. Pour in the Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, salt, parsley, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and black pepper to a large mixing bowl. To blend, stir everything together thoroughly.
3. Introduce the ground turkey into the mix. Beat the egg in a small bowl before adding it to the contents of the bowl (it’s also okay if you crack it into any available space in the large mixing dish and whisk it lightly there). Mix lightly with a fork (you can also use your fingers) until all the ingredients are uniformly blended, but make sure not to compress the meat.
4. Divide the meat and roll it into 1½-inch meatballs (about 20 individual meatball pieces in total), then place them atop the first prepared baking sheet.
5. Heat up your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Coat the basket in nonstick spray generously. In the basket, arrange a single layer of meatballs, making sure they don’t touch so that the hot air can flow freely (you may need to cook the meatballs in batches). Using a non-stick spray, mist the tops of the meatballs.
6. Cook the meatballs for 7 to 9 minutes in the air fryer at 400 degrees F, pulling out the basket halfway through and gently turning the meatballs over with tongs. When an instant-read thermometer reads 165 degrees F, the meatballs are done. When you cut a meatball in half, the meat needs to appear thoroughly cooked.
7. Transfer the first set of cooked meatballs to a separate, clean baking sheet and keep them warm in the oven. Continue your cooking with the remaining meatballs.
8. Heat up the sauce atop your stove, and also prepare any additional foods you’d like to serve with the meatballs while they’re cooking in the air fryer.
9. Serve the meatballs immediately, covered with herbs, sauce, cheese, as well as any other additional ingredients.

This air fryer meatball recipe yields incredibly delicious results, and your family will definitely appreciate its inclusion in your dinner platter. The entire cooking duration for this recipe is 30 minutes, including a prep time of 20 minutes and a cook time of 10 minutes; this means that in addition to being delicious, it’s also quick and easy to make. Just ensure to follow the right cooking instructions.

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