Turnip greens meatballs in the air fryer 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, and breadcrumbs to create a creamy mixture. A cube of provolone is placed in the center of each meatball, making it even more irresistible, with a pleasant cheesy surprise in every bite. These meatballs are easy to prepare and perfect for dinner or as an enticing appetizer.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 4People
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Fall, Winter
Ingredients
- 24.7 oz turnip greens
- to taste breadcrumbs
- 0.88 oz grated parmesan
- 1 egg
- to taste salt
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- 3.5 oz provolone
- 1 clove garlic
- 2.7 tbsp water
Tools
- 1 Air Fryer
Steps
To prepare the turnip greens meatballs in the air fryer, start by cleaning the turnip greens, remove the damaged leaves and the harder part of the stem. Wash everything thoroughly under plenty of running water.
In a pan, combine 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 stems of the turnip greens are tender.
Once the turnip greens are cooked, place them in the bowl of an immersion blender and blend until a puree is obtained. Pour the puree into a bowl, add the grated parmesan, 4-5 tablespoons of breadcrumbs, the egg, and mix everything with a spatula until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. If the mixture is too soft, add more breadcrumbs.
Take a little of the mixture and form meatballs, placing a cube of provolone in the center and sealing them well. In a bowl, place some breadcrumbs and roll the meatballs in it to coat them.
Place the meatballs in the air fryer basket, spray them with a little extra virgin olive oil and cook at 356°F for 16-18 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking.
And here are ready delicious turnip greens meatballs in the air fryer with melted provolone. Enjoy your meal!
Storing Turnip Greens Meatballs in Air Fryer
The meatballs can be stored in the refrigerator for one day, in an airtight container. Before consuming them, reheat them for a couple of minutes in the air fryer.
