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• How To Make Asian Turkey Meatballs
• My Recipe Tips
• Are Turkey Meatballs Keto Friendly?
• Can I Make Them Without Breadcrumbs?
• More Healthy Meatball Recipes
• Tools I Use For This Recipe
• Asian Turkey Meatballs Recipe card
• Recipe Reviews

These Asian turkey meatballs are a delicious, easy, and flavorful meal! My turkey meatball recipe gets a healthy dose of Asian flavors with seasonings like coconut aminos and ginger. I like to serve these baked turkey meatballs with cauliflower rice , or some zucchini noodles tossed with sesame oil. Or, serve them like keto sausage balls as an appetizer with toothpicks.

No matter how you eat these ground turkey meatballs, you’re going to love them! (And you’ll also love that they take just 30 minutes to make and just 10 minutes to prep.) What are you waiting for, let’s make these keto turkey meatballs!

While I have a number of meatball recipes on my site (the list is below!), this is the first time that I’ve done Asian style turkey meatballs. I wish I hadn’t waited so long, they are fabulous. After baking, they are tossed in a flavorful sauce… it might just be the best turkey meatball recipe!

How To Make Asian Turkey Meatballs

This turkey meatball recipe takes just 10 minutes to prep! Here’s how we make oven baked turkey meatballs:

• Mix together ground turkey meatballs . In a bowl, combine pork rinds, egg, green onion, coconut aminos, salt, ginger, pepper, and molasses (optional – it’s here for flavor, not sweetness, and is a tiny amount!).

• Add ground turkey. Once the seasonings are mixed together, add the turkey and mix until just combined.

• Scoop the Asian turkey meatballs . Using a small cookie scoop, scoop 1-inch keto ground turkey meatballs. Place them onto the prepared baking sheet.

• Bake the ground turkey meatballs . Cook until just cooked through and broil to brown for the last few minutes of cooking.
• Make sauce for Asian turkey meatballs . Whisk together coconut aminos, sesame oil, ground ginger, garlic powder, black pepper, and molasses (optional!). Simmer for 10-15 minutes, until reduced and thickened.

My Recipe Tips

• Mix together everything for the turkey meatballs without breadcrumbs recipe except the turkey! Then add in the turkey so that the turkey is not over-worked (read: dry!).
• Use your fingertips to handle the meatballs. This avoids heating them too much with your hands, and again, will avoid dry turkey meatballs.
• The baked turkey meatballs sauce will continue to thicken as it cools , so do not heat too much.
• The baking time for turkey meatballs will depend a little on the size and the oven temperature. I bake these at 400 degrees and they are almost cooked through in about 10 minutes. I under-cook them a tad so that I can finish them in the broiler. You can also use a meat thermometer to ensure that you don’t overcook them.

Are Turkey Meatballs Keto Friendly?

Yes, this turkey meatball recipe is keto friendly! Each serving of healthy baked turkey meatballs has just 6 grams of net carbs.

Can I Make Them Without Breadcrumbs?

Yes, you can make turkey meatballs without breadcrumbs! In this Asian turkey meatball recipe, we use a simple and flavorful swap for breadcrumbs… pork rinds!

Crushed pork rinds act like a flour binder, without the carbs, and with even MORE flavor. They work so well!

Some of my other meatball recipes are made with almond flour, but the pork rinds work perfectly in this recipe and avoid adding any carbs. We save those for the sauce in this case. 😉

More Healthy Meatball Recipes

• Spiralized Zucchini Spaghetti & Meatballs – The classic comfort food meal, without the carbs! You’ll love this keto and low carb version of spaghetti and meatballs.
• Healthy Creamy Ground Chicken Meatballs – These chicken meatballs make a great appetizer or serve them with a veggie side or salad.
• Italian-Style Keto Low Carb Meatballs – If you love classic Italian style meatballs, this recipe is for you!
• Instant Pot Turkey Meatballs – Another way to use your ground turkey! I recommend thickening the sauce with cream cheese or xanthan gum for the low carb version.
• Buffalo Chicken Meatballs – This twist on Italian meatballs is a favorite with buffalo sauce. Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side for dipping.

Tools I Use For This Recipe

• Glass Nesting Bowls – I use these bowls all the time, they are perfect for mixing and nice enough for serving this ground turkey meatball recipe.
• Nonstick Baking Sheet – I like to line my baking sheets with foil or parchment paper before baking, it ensures no sticking AND makes it easier to clean up this keto turkey meatball recipe!
• Small Cookie Scoop – Using a scoop for these Asian style meatballs makes the formation of meatballs quick and easy!

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Ingredients

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Turkey Meatballs:

• 1 lb Ground turkey ▢
• 1/2 oz Pork rinds (crushed; or 1/4 cup almond flour) ▢
• 1 large Egg ▢
• 1 medium Green onion (sliced thinly) ▢
• 1 tbsp Coconut aminos ▢
• 1 tsp Sea salt ▢
• 1/4 tsp Ground ginger ▢
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper ▢
• 1/2 tsp Blackstrap molasses (optional) ▢

Asian Sauce:

• 1/3 cup Coconut aminos ▢
• 1 tsp Sesame oil ▢
• 1/4 tsp Ground ginger ▢
• 1/4 tsp Garlic powder ▢
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper ▢
• 1/4 tsp Blackstrap molasses (optional) ▢

Instructions

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1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, stir together all meatball ingredients except ground turkey. Add the turkey and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
3. Use a small cookie scoop to scoop 1-inch balls. Handling them with your fingertips, place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake for about 10 minutes , until just barely cooked through. Switch the oven to broil. Broil for 1-3 minutes , until browned.
5. Meanwhile, in a small 1-quart saucepan, whisk together the sauce ingredients. Simmer for about 10-15 minutes , until reduced and thickened. It will thicken as it cools, so don’t reduce it too much, or it will become hard and too gooey.
6. Toss the sauce with meatballs before serving. Garnish with additional green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

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Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 6 meatballs

• Tips: Check out my recipe tips above to help you avoid dry meatballs, overcooking, and sauce that gets too thick.
• Store: Once cooled, keep meatballs in the fridge (with or without sauce) and reheat in the oven or microwave.
• Freeze: Freeze meatballs and sauce separately. Chill first, freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a bag. Thaw overnight before reheating.

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Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List

• Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
• The Basic Keto Meal Formula
• Understanding Macros
• Keto Food Swaps
• Keto Food List
• Electrolyte Basics
• Keto Diet Types
• Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
• Recipe Reviews

Even though I have a great guide to starting a keto diet , people often ask me for a quick keto cheat sheet they can use. That’s why I created this simple keto diet cheat sheet , so that you can have all the info you need handy. We’ll cover the basic keto formula for building meals, foods to eat and to avoid, delicious keto swaps for high-carb foods, electrolyte basics, and 4 ways to follow the keto lifestyle.

You can keep reading to view this info, or download my keto cheat sheet printable pdf to print out or save ad-free on any device (plus the pdf has more details!).

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1. Keto food list (230+ foods) – Super detailed & color-coded, with net carb counts, so you’ll know exactly what to eat.
2. Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
3. Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
4. Keto food swaps (60+ foods) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
5. Keto meal formula – With specific food ideas, so it’s easy to mix-and-match.
6. Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
7. Electrolyte cheat sheet – With whole food ideas + bonus keto tips.
8. Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
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The Basic Keto Meal Formula

Eating keto doesn’t have to be complicated! While there are plenty of delicious easy keto recipes to choose from, you don’t even have to cook from a recipe to get started.

Simply follow the keto cheat sheet formula of protein + veggie + fat for your meals.

Be sure to choose a moderate amount of protein, only low carb vegetables (mostly ones that grow above ground), and generous fat to attain an optimal macro ratio. That’s approximately 60-75% of calories from fat, 20-25% protein, and 5-10% from carbohydrates. The table below will give you ideas for what to choose.

Understanding Macros

Macros are macronutrients for short. They include fat, protein, and carbohydrates.

You can calculate your own macros using the macro calculator , but the macro keto cheat sheet below will explain how to look at macros when following a keto lifestyle.

Carbs Are A Limit.

Keeping carbs low is what gets you into ketosis and keeps you there. Ketosis means that you’re using fat as your primary energy source instead of sugar, and requires keeping carbs very low.

A good starting point is 20-25 grams net carbs per day, but you can experiment after a few weeks to see if your body stays in ketosis at higher levels. People who are very active may be able to do more and stay in ketosis, up to around 50 grams per day.

“Carbs are a limit” means that you set a limit for how many carbs to eat per day and don’t exceed it. You don’t have to hit that limit, so if you’re under that’s okay, just don’t go over. Ideally most of your carbs would come from low carb vegetables, and if you’re eating enough veggies, you’ll usually get close to the limit naturally.

A common misconception is that reaching ketosis requires a certain macro ratio, but it’s really only restricting your carb intake that gets you there [ * ]. In the absence of sufficient carbs to use as energy, the body will switch to using fat as fuel. This is called the metabolic state of ketosis.

Protein Is A Goal.

Protein is made up of amino acids, the building blocks of all our cells. It’s a crucial for keeping our muscles strong and for many cellular functions [ * ].

“Protein is a goal” means that you always want to eat enough protein to reach the goal each day, but not exceed it too much. You want enough for your needs, but excess protein can trigger gluconeogenesis, which is protein being converted to sugar [ * ] and can kick you out of ketosis.

Fat Is A Lever.

Fat is the primary macronutrient in a keto lifestyle, because being in ketosis means that fat is your primary fuel source. Fat as a fuel source will come from your food, and if you are losing weight, from your body.

A big advantage of a keto lifestyle is the high fat intake. It keeps you full and satisfied, making it easier to stick to, and using it as the primary fuel source makes it easier on your body to burn body fat, with a lower chance of breaking down your muscle (provided you get enough protein).

Aside from reaching your protein goal and limiting your carbs, the remainder of your calories on a keto diet comes from fat.

Don’t fear fat – it’s your main energy source on keto, and getting enough of it trains your body to use fat for fuel instead of sugar. That means that as long as you are not overdoing your overall calorie intake, you’ll efficiently burn your body fat for fuel as well.

“Fat is a lever” means that you can increase or decrease your fat intake depending on your goals and hunger levels. Increase it (along with exercise) to gain muscle, or decrease it to lose weight.

Keto Food Swaps

One of my favorite challenges is creating recipes, or just discovering, keto food swaps. These are delicious keto replacements for traditionally high-carb or high-sugar foods.

So, I created this keto diet cheat sheet with all the swaps in one place! I also have more keto food swaps in my Easy Keto Cookbook .

Keto Swaps For Breakfast

Keto Swaps For Bread

Keto Swaps For Meals & Side Dishes

Keto Swaps For Snacks & Sauces

Keto Swaps For Cooking & Baking

Keto Swaps For Drinks

If you’re looking specifically for keto alcohol options, browse the full keto alcohol guide .

Keto Food List

When looking for a keto cheat sheet printable, the most-requested information is a keto food list.

The great thing is that keto doesn’t have to feel restrictive. It’s incredibly satisfying and there’s such a wide variety of foods you can eat!

Foods To Eat On Keto

• Leafy greens – Such as spinach, chard, and lettuce.
• Above-ground veggies – Such as peppers, zucchini, and cauliflower.
• Full-fat cream & cheese – Such as heavy cream, sour cream, and full-fat hard cheeses.
• Natural meats – Such as beef, lamb, and pork.
• Berries – Such as raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries.
• Avocados
• Unsweetened nut milks – Such as almond milk and coconut milk.
• Almond flour and coconut flour
• Eggs
• Healthy fats – Such as coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil and butter.

Foods To Avoid On Keto

• White flour & sugar
• Rice & grains – Such as barley, wheat, and corn.
• Milk & yogurt – Such as fruit on the bottom yogurt, sweetened Greek yogurt, and all milk.
• Cereal
• Processed food – Such as granola bars, candy
• Most fruit – Such as apples, bananas, and grapes
• Hydrogenated fats – Such as vegetable oil, soybean oil, and margarine
• Sweetened beverages & condiments – Such as soda, ketchup, and sweet dressings
• Starchy veggies – Such as peas, carrots, and beets.
• Potatoes – Such as sweet potatoes and white potatoes.

That’s the short keto diet cheat sheet version of all the keto food categories, but I recommend downloading the full Keto Cheat Sheet System. It includes a super detailed printable keto food list with over 100 items, including 2 color-coded pages with net carb counts, along with 6 more pages of keto cheat sheets:

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Electrolyte Basics

Getting enough electrolytes is crucial for anyone, but especially so on a keto diet. The reason is that ketosis has a diuretic effect, which increases excretion of water and electrolytes, especially sodium [ * ]. This is often the cause of the keto flu.

For more details on electrolytes and avoiding keto flu, check out the full keto flu guide here .

The important thing to know about electrolytes is that replenishing them will keep keto flu away and keep your body functioning well. I always recommend an electrolyte drink and whole food sources of anything your body needs before resorting to supplements, so I made a list of what to eat to get each of the 3 major electrolytes – sodium, magnesium and potassium.

Here’s your keto diet cheat sheet for getting electrolytes from food:

Keto Diet Types

People follow a keto lifestyle for different reasons. Some do it just to lose weight, others are after better overall health, increased energy, and reduced inflammation.

Strictly speaking, the defining factor of a keto diet is the metabolic state of ketosis, which is achieved by restricting carbs. However, many people (myself included) also reduce or eliminate processed, inflammatory, or low-nutrient foods.

Below is your keto cheat sheet summary of the different ways that people follow keto. You choose what works best for your goals and lifestyle!

• Strict Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, count all calories and macros, and eat clean, unprocessed foods.
• Lazy Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, and track only net carbs OR eat keto foods without tracking.
• Dirty Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, with “if it fits your macros” approach including processed foods.
• Low Carb – Up to 50-100g net carbs daily, less strict.

For a more detailed listing of these different types of keto with pros and cons, grab the Easy Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF below!

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1. Keto food list (230+ foods) – Super detailed & color-coded, with net carb counts, so you’ll know exactly what to eat.
2. Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
3. Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
4. Keto food swaps (60+ swaps) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
5. Keto meal formula – With specific food ideas, so it’s easy to mix-and-match.
6. Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
7. Electrolyte cheat sheet – With whole food ideas + bonus keto tips.
8. Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
9. FOUR (4!) Keto Swaps Recipe EBooks – Dozens of recipes to replace bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, desserts, and other carbs you’d otherwise miss.

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Asian Turkey Meatballs

Learn how to make healthy, keto Asian turkey meatballs that are full of flavor, with 10-minute prep! This baked ground turkey meatball recipe has simple ingredients and just 6 grams net carbs.

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Ingredients

Turkey Meatballs:

• 1 lb Ground turkey
• 1/2 oz Pork rinds (crushed; or 1/4 cup almond flour)
• 1 large Egg
• 1 medium Green onion (sliced thinly)
• 1 tbsp Coconut aminos
• 1 tsp Sea salt
• 1/4 tsp Ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 1/2 tsp Blackstrap molasses (optional)

Asian Sauce:

• 1/3 cup Coconut aminos
• 1 tsp Sesame oil
• 1/4 tsp Ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 1/4 tsp Blackstrap molasses (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, stir together all meatball ingredients except ground turkey. Add the turkey and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
3. Use a small cookie scoop to scoop 1-inch balls. Handling them with your fingertips, place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake for about 10 minutes , until just barely cooked through. Switch the oven to broil. Broil for 1-3 minutes , until browned.
5. Meanwhile, in a small 1-quart saucepan, whisk together the sauce ingredients. Simmer for about 10-15 minutes , until reduced and thickened. It will thicken as it cools, so don’t reduce it too much, or it will become hard and too gooey.
6. Toss the sauce with meatballs before serving. Garnish with additional green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 6 meatballs

• Tips: Check out my recipe tips above to help you avoid dry meatballs, overcooking, and sauce that gets too thick.
• Store: Once cooled, keep meatballs in the fridge (with or without sauce) and reheat in the oven or microwave.
• Freeze: Freeze meatballs and sauce separately. Chill first, freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a bag. Thaw overnight before reheating.

📖 Want more recipes like this? Find this one and many more in my Keto Freezer Meal System !

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

© Copyright Maya Krampf for Wholesome Yum. Please DO NOT SCREENSHOT OR COPY/PASTE recipes to social media or websites. We’d LOVE for you to share a link with photo instead. :)