These turkey meatballs are extremely juicy and full of flavour! An easy, low carb and keto dinner or side dish made in less than 30 minutes with only a few simple ingredients and covered in a creamy, spicy aioli dipping sauce.
Did I get your mouth watering yet?!
These meatballs will satisfy your craving for a hearty, comfort meal–except without any added pasta or carbs.
You can either eat them on their own, drenched in your favourite marinara sauce, melted cheese, or of course use the spicy garlic aioli recipe you’ll find here. I would serve them with creamy alfredo zoodles, grilled eggplant, or even some feta stuffed mushrooms. Keeping it all low carb and keto.
You can also add them to subs, gyros, salads, serve as an entree, appetizer, or side dish. Make any size of meatballs your heart desires, depending on how you’re serving them. They’re also great for meal prepping at the start of the week!
Flavourful, tender, juicy goodness and tons of serving options. Air fried or baked, fresh or dried herbs–whichever way you choose to make them, you’re sure to savour every bite!
Health Benefits of Turkey Meatballs
- Packed with 24g of protein per serving
- Helps the body build lean muscle and with muscle recovery
- Provides the essential building blocks for healthy bones, hair, skin, and nails
- Contains B vitamins and essential minerals
- Helps to burn fat, give your body energy and strengthen your immune system
- lowers blood pressure and fights against heart disease
The Juiciest Keto Turkey Meatballs
Italian Seasoning – This will give you that classic meatball flavouring we all love. You can use fresh herbs if you have them, or an Italian seasoning spice blend. If you don’t have any on hand, the most important is adding basil, parsley and oregano.
A Super Moist Batter Mixture – The key to having the juiciest turkey meatballs ever is by using ground turkey with a higher fat content as opposed to lean. It will add to the moisture and the flavour.
Oven Bake – This would be the easiest way to cook your turkey meatballs for all around even cooking. No standing by the pan tossing them to fry evenly, that way you have time to make the aioli dipping sauce or another side dish.
Make Ahead of Time – These turkey meatballs can be mixed together and placed into the fridge until you’re ready to pop them in the oven. Be sure to use your standard food guidelines of how long the meat will stay fresh in the fridge.
Meal Prep Idea – These bite-sized meatballs are perfect for making at the start of the week and adding to your meal prepping containers. Add in your favourite veggies or side dish and you have a perfect meal to reheat any time during the week.
Serve and Enjoy However You Please – The options are endless with these turkey meatballs! Make a classic greek dish, add to an Italian low carb pasta like zoodles, serve with any veggies or simply enjoy them on their own.
Healthy Turkey Meatballs Tips and Tricks
- Use a cookie scoop to lightly form your meatballs and place onto a baking dish with clean hands.
- Add finely chopped onion or parmesan to your meatball mixture for even more flavour.
- The larger the meatballs, the less likely they are to dry out during baking for juicer meatballs!
- Almond flour acts as a binder in the mixture and I don’t recommend using other flours like coconut flour as the taste may come through.
- Let the meatball mixture sit at room temperature for 30 mins before baking. This will help to infuse all the flavours together similarly to marinating, and will give you more flavourful and tender meatballs.
- Don’t over bake them or else they will dry out. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes (20 minutes for smaller meatballs, 25 minutes for larger sized meatballs). Broil for a few minutes to crisp them up on the outside!
Turkey Meatballs Ingredient Variations
Swap the protein – you can use other meat such as ground beef, pork or chicken.
Add in more – finely chopped onions, carrots, peppers, or other veggies you have in the fridge that need to be used up. If not dairy free, add in cheese of your choice as well like grated Asiago, Swiss, or Romano.
Note – by adding onions to the mix, the juice of the onions will add to the juiciness of the meatballs!
Try gluten-free flour – if you’re not looking for a low carb meal but rather just a gluten-free dish, you can always use a 1:1 gluten free flour substitute instead of the almond flour. Coconut flour has a distinct taste that might come through in the flavour.
Add spice – if you want your turkey meatballs extra hot, add in a dash of red chili flakes or tobasco sauce to the turkey mixture.
How to Bake Turkey Meatballs
Either cook the meatballs in a frying pan over the stove with some olive oil or bake in the oven (which I find the easiest way to do it).
- Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl by hand, kneading in the egg and all of the spices into the meat dispersing evenly.
- Lightly form 1 and 1/2 inch meatballs by hand or use a cookie scoop and place evenly spaced our on a lined baking sheet.
- Brush or drizzle olive oil on top and bake at 400 for 20-25 minutes. Broil for 2-4 minutes to crisp up.
- Make a garlic infused aioli dipping sauce in the meanwhile!
Spicy Garlic Aioli Dipping Sauce
This sauce is heavenly and add so much to the meatballs, especially is enjoying them on their own.
It is super quick and easy to make and involves over a few ingredients!
- mayonnaise (use dairy free if paleo)
- minced garlic
- hot sauce (I used Frank’s Red Hot)
- lemon juice, freshly squeezed without the seeds
Simply stir this all up in a bowl and let sit until your turkey meatballs are done! Spoon drizzle it on top and throw on some fresh green onions or parsley and enjoy!
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How To Store, Freeze, and Reheat Turkey Meatballs
Store Refrigerated: Once cooled, store meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
To reheat: Transfer to a a microwavable safe dish and reheat for one minute, or fry them up in some olive oil on medium heat stirring until evenly heated through. You could also reheat in a slow cooker with a drizzle of olive oil, on low heat for 1-2 hours.
To Freeze: Once cooled on the baking sheet, cover and freeze keeping the meatballs spaced apart on the parchment paper so that they don’t stick together when frozen. Once frozen, transfer the frozen meatballs into a freezer bag or container as they now will not stick together. Keep frozen for up to 3 months.
To Defrost: Remove from freezer and keep refrigerated overnight to thaw out before reheating in the methods listed above.
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Turkey Meatballs and Spicy Aioli (Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Keto)
Ingredients
Turkey Meatballs
- 1 lb ground turkey medium
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 egg
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp basil fresh or dried
- 1 tbsp parsley fresh or dried
- 1/2 tbsp oregano dried or use Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil or non-stick cooking spray
Spicy Aioli
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise use dairy free if paleo
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 3 cloves garlic minced
Garnish
- 1 tbsp green onion finely chopped
Instructions
Make Turkey Meatballs
- Preheart the oven to 400 °F
- In a large mixing bowl, add in the ground turkey, egg, almond flour, and seasonings. You may also add in a finely chopped onion and parmesan if desired (about 1/4 cup each).
- Knead the mixture by hand, being sure to evenly disperse the egg and seasonings into the mixture.
- Lightly form 1-2 inch thick meatballs or use a 1 ½ inch cookie scoop to form them. Place spaced apart on a lined baking sheet with parchment paper and brush or drizzle olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, broiling for 2-4 minutes to crisp up if desired. Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature is at least 165℉.
Make Spicy Aioli Sauce
- Stir all ingredients in a bowl and let sit to infuse the garlic so it's not so strong tasting.
- Spoon drizzle the sauce on top of the meatballs when serving and throw on some fresh green onions or parsley and enjoy!
Notes
Tips and Tricks
- Use a cookie scoop to lightly form your meatballs and place onto a baking dish with clean hands.
- Add finely chopped onion or parmesan to your meatball mixture for even more flavour.
- The larger the meatballs, the less likely they are to dry out during baking for juicer meatballs!
- Almond flour acts as a binder in the mixture and I don't recommend using other flours like coconut flour as the taste may come through.
- If you have the time, let the meatball mixture sit at room temperature for 30 mins before baking. This will help to infuse all the flavours together similarly to marinating, and will give you more flavourful and tender meatballs.
- Don't over bake them or else they will dry out. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes (20 minutes for smaller meatballs, 25 minutes for larger sized meatballs). Broil for a few minutes to crisp them up on the outside!
How To Store, Freeze, and Reheat Turkey Meatballs
Store Refrigerated: Once cooled, store meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. To reheat: Transfer to a a microwavable safe dish and reheat for one minute, or fry them up in some olive oil on medium heat stirring until evenly heated through. You could also reheat in a slow cooker with a drizzle of olive oil, on low heat for 1-2 hours. To Freeze: Once cooled on the baking sheet, cover and freeze keeping the meatballs spaced apart on the parchment paper so that they don't stick together when frozen. Once frozen, transfer the frozen meatballs into a freezer bag or container as they now will not stick together. Keep frozen for up to 3 months. To Defrost: Remove from freezer and keep refrigerated overnight to thaw out before reheating in the methods listed above.Nutrition
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