Air fryer turnip green meatballs are a great idea for a flavorful dish, perfect for any occasion. The turnip greens are cooked in a pan, then blended and mixed with egg, Parmesan cheese, and breadcrumbs to create a creamy mixture. Each meatball is centered with a cube of provola, adding an irresistible molten surprise to every bite. These meatballs are easy to prepare and perfect for dinner or a tasty appetizer.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter
Ingredients
- 1.54 lbs turnip greens
- to taste breadcrumbs
- 0.88 oz grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- to taste salt
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- 3.53 oz provola cheese
- 1 clove garlic
- 2.71 tbsp water
Tools
- 1 Air Fryer
Steps
To prepare the air fryer turnip green meatballs, start by cleaning the turnip greens, removing the spoiled leaves and the toughest part of the stem. Wash everything thoroughly under plenty of running water.
In a pan, add a couple of tablespoons of oil, the garlic clove, and let it brown for a few minutes over low heat. Remove the garlic from the pan, add the turnip greens, water, and salt to taste. Cook for 8-10 minutes until the turnip green stems are tender.
Once the turnip greens are cooked, pour them into the bowl of the immersion blender and blend until you get a puree. In a bowl, pour the puree, add the grated Parmesan cheese, 4-5 tablespoons of breadcrumbs, the egg, and mix everything with a spatula until you get a homogeneous mixture. If the mixture is too soft, add more breadcrumbs.
Take some of the mixture and form meatballs, placing a cube of provola in the center and closing them well. In a bowl, put some breadcrumbs and roll the meatballs in it to coat.
Place the meatballs in the air fryer basket, spray them with a bit of extra virgin olive oil, and cook at 356°F (180°C) for 16-18 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking.
And here are the delicious air fryer turnip green meatballs with molten provola ready. Enjoy your meal!
Storing Air Fryer Turnip Green Meatballs
The meatballs can be stored in the refrigerator for one day, in an airtight container. Before consuming, reheat them for a couple of minutes in the air fryer.
