Air Fryer Tuna Meatballs with Broccoli

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Air Fryer Tuna Meatballs with Broccoli is a healthy dish. It prepares in 33 minutes, perfect for quick dinner. It contains tuna, potatoes, broccoli, onions, oats, seasoning, olive oil, & eggs. These are simple items and all of them don’t contain dairy, good for people to consume this dish if they have dairy allergy. Serve these Air Fryer Tuna Meatballs with Broccoli with roasted vegetables, brown rice, or tzatziki. These meatballs stores properly, perfect to prepare in advance.

STATS:

  • Calories: 265 kcal
  • Preparation Duration: 15 minutes
  • Cooking Duration: 18 minutes
  • Servings: 6
  • Total Time: 33 minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Course: Main Course
  • Diet: High-Protein
  • Portion Size: 4

INGREDIENTS:

  • ½ cup onion
  • 4 mashed potatoes
  • 2 cups broccoli
  • ½ cup ground oats
  • 4 cans tuna in water
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. garlic
  • One teaspoon salt
  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • Black pepper

INGREDIENT NOTES:

TUNA:

  • Use the tuna to prepare these meatballs. Properly strain the water to prevent the addition of extra moisture and they maintain the shape.

POTATOES:

  • Add the potatoes in these meatballs to bind them. Mash them and cool to mix them properly.

BROCCOLI:

  • Chop the broccoli finely to mix them equally in the mixture. Eliminate the moisture properly if required.

SALT & BLACK PEPPER:

  • Add the black pepper & salt to season this dish. It will add the light spice and also boost the taste of dish.

ONION & GARLIC:

  • Add the garlic and onion to offer the savory & light sweet taste & use the fresh to offer the nice  taste.

EGGS:

  • Use the eggs to bind the components and it also improves the texture. It is good to sue the large eggs.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Warm the air fryer at 190° C for three to five minutes.
  2. Then add the tuna, potatoes, broccoli, oats, onions, eggs, garlic, and seasonings & stir them.
  3. Make the 24 equal size meatballs with the mixture and brush the oil on them.
  4. Put in the basket & cook for 16-18 minutes till golden.
  5. Serve the meatballs with the preferred side.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

SAUCE:

  • Greek yogurt garlic dip
  • Tzatziki
  • Spicy mayo
  • Lemon herb aioli
  • Marinara sauce

SALAD:

  • Garden salad
  • Cucumber tomato salad
  • Greek salad
  • Coleslaw
  • Spinach salad

VEGETABLES:

  • Roasted asparagus
  • Air fryer carrots
  • Steamed green beans
  • Roasted Brussels sprouts
  • Mixed roasted vegetables

GRAINS:

  • Brown rice
  • Quinoa
  • Couscous
  • Wild rice
  • Lemon rice

BREAD:

  • Whole wheat pita
  • Garlic bread
  • Dinner rolls
  • Flatbread
  • Crusty artisan bread

TIPS:

  • Strain the tuna properly to prevent the wet mix.
  • Chill the tuna mixture for fifteen to twenty minutes if it is soft.
  • Change the sides of the meatball so they brown properly.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Put the meatballs in the box and store for 4 days.

FREEZER:

  • Add them in the bag and freeze for 3 months.

FAQs:

Will I add fresh tuna to make these meatballs?

  • Yes, cook them and flake the then combine with other items.

Could we bake them instead?

  • Bake these meatballs at 400° F for 20 to 25 minutes & change the side in between.

Why the meatballs don’t bind properly?

  • The tuna might be wet or you don’t use enough oats so they don’t bind properly.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 265 kcal

Protein: 24 g

Fat: 8 g

Total Carbohydrates: 19 g

Net Carbohydrates: 16 g

Fiber: 3 g

Sodium: 480 mg

Potassium: 610 mg

Calcium: 70 mg

Iron: 2.2 mg

Vitamin A: 0.18 mg