This air fryer turkey meatloaf is loaded with the delicious flavors of parmesan cheese, garlic, and of course, all that crispy bacon it’s wrapped in!
I love meatloaf, and I love to make it in all kinds of ways. Recently, I found a package of frozen ground turkey in the freezer, so I decided to give it a try in meatloaf. I was surprised by how delicious it is!
Air Fryer Turkey Meatloaf
This was inspired by my other meatloaf recipe on this site and pairs well with this amazing mashed potato casserole recipe.
Ingredients
It only takes a handful of simple ingredients to make this delicious recipe. You’ll find everything you need easily at your local grocery store.
- Ground turkey
- Egg
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Bacon slices
See the recipe card at the end of the post for quantities.
Instructions
It only takes a few simple steps to make this recipe. The hardest part is waiting for it to finish baking!
Step 1: Make the Meatloaf
Combine the turkey, egg, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl and mix thoroughly. Then, form a loaf out of the mixture. Wrap the bacon around the meatloaf.
Step 2: Air Fry
Place the meatloaf in a greased air fryer basket, then air fry the meatloaf for 50 to 60 minutes at 380 degrees until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
Roll or flip your meatloaf at 30 minute mark so your bacon cooks on the bottom of your meatloaf to a crisp as well.
Hint: If the bacon crisps up before the meatloaf is finished, just put a piece of foil over the meatloaf.
Substitutions
Don’t have the correct ingredients on hand or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this air fryer turkey meatloaf.
- Ground Meat – You can use ground chicken, beef, or pork in place of ground turkey.
- Turkey Bacon – Go all the way with the turkey theme and use turkey bacon.
Variations
Want to personalize this air fryer turkey meatloaf recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.
- Spicy – Add red pepper flakes for a kick of heat.
- Ketchup and Mustard – Make a mixture of ketchup and mustard and mix it directly into the turkey meat before making the meatloaf.
If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this BBQ meatloaf.
Equipment
You’ll only need a few basic pieces of kitchen equipment to make this recipe.
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
- Air fryer
Storage
You can store this meatloaf in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for 3 to 4 days. For longer storage, you can freeze it for up to 3 months.
Tips
This recipe is super easy, but even so, I have a couple of tips to help you make it the best it can possibly be.
- Always grease your air fryer basket so nothing sticks.
- Always preheat your air fryer. It’s a myth that they don’t need to be preheated.
- If your bacon doesn’t stay wrapped around the meatloaf, secure it with toothpicks.
FAQ
Do you have questions about air fryer turkey meatloaf? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about this air fryer turkey meatloaf recipe.
It depends on the kind of ground turkey used. If you use a lean ground turkey, then it is. If you use a fattier ground turkey, then the calories and fat are actually comparable to ground beef.
You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Wrap it tightly in a double layer of cling wrap and then again in foil. You can do this to the whole loaf or slice it first.
Place the meatloaf in a baking dish and cover it with foil. Then, bake it on the center rack for 25 to 30 minutes at 250 degrees.
More Ground Turkey Recipes
Do you like ground turkey? Here are some recipes you may also like to try.
- One-Pot Turkey Chili and Biscuits
- Slow Cooker Turkey Bolognese
- Slow Cooker Turkey and Stuffing Casserole
Air Fryer Turkey Meatloaf
Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Turkey Meatloaf
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground turkey meat
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 8 slices bacon
Instructions
- Get out and measure your ingredients.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine turkey, egg, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Form a loaf with the meat mixture.
- Wrap slices of bacon around your loaf.
- Place it in your preheated, greased air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 380ºF for 50-60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF. Roll or flip your meatloaf at 30 minute mark so your bacon cooks on the bottom of your meatloaf to a crisp as well.
- If bacon begins to crisp and brown too quickly, simply cover it with a piece of tin foil for the remainder of the cooking time.
- Enjoy every bite!
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