Name: Air Fryer Turkey and Veggie Meatball Skewers with Crispy Tots
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 34 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey; 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon granulated garlic; 1 small carrot (about 2 ounces), shredded on the large holes of a box grater; 1 large egg; 1 small zucchini (about 5 ounces), shredded on the large holes of a box grater; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Olive oil spray, for spraying the meatballs; 14 ounces frozen sweet potato or cauliflower tots; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup light sour cream; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic; Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon

Directions

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1 Place the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, cumin, 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, shredded carrot, egg, shredded zucchini, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and several grinds of black pepper in a large bowl. Use a gentle mixing motion to distribute everything evenly without overworking the turkey.

2 Separate the turkey mixture into 16 equal portions, using about 2 tablespoons for each one. Carefully shape each portion into a ball measuring about 1 1/2 inches across.

3 Slide 4 meatballs onto each of four 7- to 8-inch metal skewers. Because ground turkey is softer and more delicate than ground beef, support the meatballs and handle them carefully as you thread them. Coat them lightly with olive oil spray.

4 Arrange the skewers in the basket of a 6-quart air fryer without crowding them. Scatter the frozen tots around the meatballs. If the basket cannot hold everything comfortably, cook the food in 2 batches. Air-fry at 400 degrees F for 12 to 14 minutes, shaking the tots halfway through, until the meatballs are cooked through and the tots are crisp.

5 While the skewers and tots cook, add the mayonnaise, light sour cream, Dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and several grinds of black pepper to a small bowl. Whisk until the dipping sauce is completely smooth and creamy.

6 Transfer the cooked meatball skewers to plates, add the crispy tots alongside them, and serve the creamy lemon dipping sauce on the side for dunking.

Air Fryer Turkey and Veggie Meatball Skewers with Crispy Tots

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