Air Fryer Turkey Meatloaf

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This air fryer turkey meatloaf consists of ground turkey, ritz crackers, and a delicious ketchup topping. A classic meal that’s perfect for a busy weeknight!

Enjoy this meatloaf with creamy mashed potatoes and honey roasted carrots for a restaurant-quality dinner.

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sliced meatloaf on a wooden board with a knife and ketchup on the side.

Why You’ll Love This Air Fryer Turkey Meatloaf

  • It’s juicy, tender, and super easy to make.
  • Cooks in under 30 minutes.
  • Makes the best leftovers and sandwiches.
  • Doesn’t need any gravy.
  • Perfectly seasoned.

Ingredient Notes

Ground Turkey – I used 93 % lean but feel free to use any type of ground turkey, ground chicken, or ground beef. You can also use meatloaf mix which is a combination of pork, veal, and beef.

Ritz Crackers – Adds a sweet and buttery taste! Although you can use saltine crackers or regular bread crumbs instead.

ingredients for air fryer turkey meatloaf. ground turkey, crackers, onion, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, egg, garlic, spices, and brown sugar.

Top Tips

  • Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick spray.
  • Don’t overmix the meatloaf mixture.
  • Form the meatloaf into a loaf and then transfer it to the air fryer basket using two spatulas.
  • If you’re not a fan of ketchup, simply omit it or use bbq sauce instead.
cooked meatloaf in an air fryer basket.

How Do You Know When The Meatload Is Done?

Meatloaf is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.

Do I Need An Air Fryer To Make This?

No. Use this cooking method for a classic turkey meatloaf baked in the oven instead.

Storage

Place any leftovers in an air-tight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

sliced turkey meatloaf on a wooden board.

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sliced meatloaf on a wooden board with a knife and ketchup on the side.
5 from 5 votes

Air Fryer Turkey Meatloaf

This air fryer turkey meatloaf consists of ground turkey, ritz crackers, and a delicious ketchup topping. A classic meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight!
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 27 minutes
Total: 37 minutes
Servings: 4
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Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients 

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves , finely minced
  • 1 tsp salt , or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper , or to taste
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 10 ritz crackers , crushed
  • 1 egg
  • pinch red crushed pepper
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions 

  • In a large bowl, mix all of the ingredients except for the ketchup and brown sugar. Mix well but don't overmix.
  • Place the beef mixture on a baking sheet and form it into a loaf. Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick spray.
  • Transfer the meatloaf to the air fryer basket. Turn the air fryer basket on to 350 degrees F and cook the meatloaf for 20 minutes.
  • While the meatloaf cooks, combine the ketchup and brown sugar.
  • Once the 20 minutes are up, brush the meatloaf all over with the ketchup mixture. Cook for an additional 7 minutes or until the meatloaf reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and enjoy.

Notes

I used a 7 qt air fryer. 

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 874mg | Potassium: 466mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 27 minutes
Total Time: 37 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 221
Keyword: Air fryer meatloaf, air fryer turkey meatloaf, how to make meatloaf in the air fryer
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