**Servings:**
24 meatballs (approx. 6 servings)
**Time:**
- **Total Time:** 25-30 minutes
- **Preparation Time:** 10 minutes
- **Overnight Preparation Required:** Not applicable
- **Cooking Time:** 15-20 minutes
**Tools:**
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Air fryer
- Parchment paper (if needed for the air fryer basket)
**Ingredients:**
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 4 cups baby spinach, chopped
- 1 small bunch fresh mint, chopped
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pounds ground turkey or ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (or gluten-free breadcrumbs)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2/3 cup feta, crumbled
- Tzatziki sauce, for serving (optional)
**Instructions:**
1. **Preheat the Air Fryer:**
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
2. **Prepare the Ingredients:**
- In a large mixing bowl, add the beaten eggs, chopped spinach, mint, onion, and garlic. Mix well.
3. **Add the Meat:**
- Mix in the ground turkey or ground chicken until well combined.
4. **Add the Dry Ingredients:**
- Add the breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, and crumbled feta. Mix everything together thoroughly.
5. **Form the Meatballs:**
- Roll the mixture into meatballs. This recipe makes about 24 meatballs.
6. **Cook in the Air Fryer:**
- Place the meatballs in the air fryer basket in a single layer. If needed, cook in batches.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, until the meatballs are cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
7. **Serve:**
- Serve the meatballs alone, on top of pasta or a salad, or drizzled with tzatziki sauce.
**Health Benefits:**
- **High in Protein:** Ground turkey or chicken provides a good source of lean protein.
- **Rich in Vitamins and Minerals:** Spinach and mint offer vitamins A, C, K, and several essential minerals.
- **Low Sodium:** Using fresh ingredients and controlling the amount of added salt helps keep this recipe low in sodium.
**Keywords:**
Mediterranean meatballs, ground turkey, ground chicken, healthy recipe, feta cheese, low sodium, appetizer, lunch, dinner, air fryer
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