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Anas Jafir

Air Fryer Turkey Meatloaf for One

Air fryer turkey meatloaf for one makes a tender mini loaf with a tangy glaze in about 30 minutes, with no extra servings.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 ounces 93% lean ground turkey, kept cold
  • 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup, divided
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon or yellow mustard, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Pinch of ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, for the liner or basket

Equipment

  • air fryer
  • small mixing bowl
  • measuring spoons
  • air-fryer-safe parchment or foil
  • silicone brush or spoon
  • instant-read thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (177°C) for 3 minutes.
  2. Combine the panko and milk and let stand for 2 minutes.
  3. Add the turkey, onion, 2 teaspoons ketchup, 1/2 teaspoon mustard, and seasonings.
  4. Mix gently and shape one loaf about 4 inches long and no more than 1 1/2 inches thick.
  5. Place the loaf on a lightly oiled liner fitted beneath the food.
  6. Air fry at 350°F (177°C) for 11 minutes.
  7. Mix the remaining ketchup and mustard and brush the glaze over the loaf.
  8. Cook for 4 to 7 minutes more, until the center reaches 165°F (74°C).
  9. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Do not overmix the ground turkey or form a tall, dense loaf.
Keep any parchment or foil entirely beneath the food.
Cooking time and nutrition values are estimates.
Times and nutrition are estimates. Follow your appliance instructions and check doneness.
Never preheat with a loose parchment liner. Keep any liner secured beneath food and away from the heating element.