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Air Fryer Turkey Meatloaf with Ketchup Brown Sugar Glaze

Juicy Air Fryer Turkey Meatloaf with Ketchup Brown Sugar Glaze

Enjoy this Air Fryer Turkey Meatloaf with Ketchup Brown Sugar Glaze, a healthy and delicious dinner option that's quick to make.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Onion Mixture
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil substitute with canola oil if needed
  • 1 medium yellow onion chop finely
  • 2 cloves garlic fresh is best
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or thyme or dried rosemary
For the Meatloaf
  • 1 pound ground turkey (dark meat preferred) or ground chicken
  • ½ cup fine bread crumbs use gluten-free breadcrumbs for gluten-free
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves can replace with cilantro
  • 1 large egg beat before adding
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or yellow mustard
  • to taste kosher salt adjust to preference
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper adjust to preference
  • as needed olive oil cooking spray or brush lightly with oil
For the Glaze
  • ½ cup ketchup use high-quality brand
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar or maple syrup/honey

Equipment

  • air fryer
  • skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil. Sauté 1 finely chopped yellow onion for about 4 minutes until softened and golden, then add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon of fresh rosemary. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant, then remove from heat and let cool.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled onion mixture with 1 pound of ground turkey, ½ cup of fine bread crumbs, ¼ cup of chopped fresh parsley, 1 beaten egg, 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, and a generous pinch of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix gently by hand until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  3. Divide the meat mixture into two equal portions and shape them into loaves about 5 x 2.5 inches each. Place the shaped meatloaves into the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching to allow even cooking. Spray them lightly with olive oil cooking spray to prevent sticking during the air frying process.
  4. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F. Once hot, place the meatloaves in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes on one side. Carefully flip the loaves halfway through cooking using tongs to ensure they cook evenly.
  5. While the meatloaves are cooking, mix ½ cup of ketchup with ¼ cup of light brown sugar in a bowl to create the glaze. After the initial cooking time of 15 minutes, brush the glaze generously over the top of the meatloaves and return them to the air fryer.
  6. Air fry the meatloaves for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the glaze to caramelize beautifully. Keep an eye on them to ensure the tops don’t burn.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 28gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. This dish tastes even better the next day! Freeze uncooked shaped loaves wrapped tightly for up to 3 months.

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