Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs, cornmeal, ground oats, or almond meal
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (regular or smoked)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup apple cider or apple juice (or apple cider vinegar for a less sweet and more tangy option)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray or oil.
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In a bowl, combine the ground turkey, bread crumbs (or cornmeal or oats or almond meal), egg, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Gently combine with your fingers until fully mixed.
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Using about a tablespoon of the mixture for each, shape the mixture into balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes or until firm and cooked through.
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Combine the barbecue sauce and apple cider in a saucepan or small slow cooker and warm gently. Add the cooked meatballs and heat through for about 5 minutes.