Turkey Crown In Air Fryer
Servings: 6
Calories: 292kcal
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Parchment paper or air fryer basket liner.
- Tin or aluminum foil
- Tongs
- Cooling wire rack
- Meat thermometer
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
- 2 kg turkey crown
- 3 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 clementine
- 2 garlic cloves
- sage and rosemary optional
Instructions
- Start by removing the turkey crown from the fridge one hour before cooking, so it comes to room temperature.
- Pat down the turkey crown dry with a kitchen towel roll to make sure it has no moisture left on the skin.
- Take a small bowl and add all the seasoning powders along with the oil. Mix everything well together to make a paste.
- Use a pastry brush to coat the turkey crown with the oil mixture. Flip the crown and season it with the paste. Make sure to rush the entire crown to get an even taste.
- Cut the clementine into two halves and add this to the cavity of the crown.
- Now, peel the garlic and crush them with the knife. Add them along with any fresh herbs you are using to the cavity of the bird.
- Once done, preheat the air fryer for 3 to 5 minutes to 180 degrees Celsius or 360 degrees Fahrenheit. Now that the air fryer is preheated, transfer the turkey crown upside down to the air fryer and cook it for 30 minutes.
- Stop the air fryer and use tongs or forks to flip the turkey crown the right way. Now, cook it for another 30 minutes.
- In between this time, check the turkey crown to see whether it has changed color to brown after 15-20 minutes. You can also add a layer of tin foil or aluminum foil to the top of the crown to stop it from over-browning for the next 15 minutes.
- It is equally important to keep the temperature consistent for the entire time. Hence, it is important to check the meat temperature using a meat thermometer. Check different parts of the crown to see whether it is cooked adequately.
- If it is not the right temperature, you might have to cook it for another five minutes. Once done, transfer the crown to a cooling wire rack and let it rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.
- Serve it with a seasoning and dip of your choice and enjoy.
Notes
- The cooking time for this recipe is based on a 2kg turkey crown. However, you may need to adjust the cooking time if the crown is slightly smaller. For instance, a 1.5kg crown will take around 50 minutes in the air fryer.
- Always use a meat thermometer to make sure the turkey is fully cooked from all sides and safe to eat. Just insert the thermometer in the thickest part of the meat and make sure that it does not touch the bone. The temperature should be around 75 degrees Celsius or 167 degrees Fahrenheit.
- If you are on a budget, you may use dried herbs. Also, fresh herbs easily burn in the air fryer.
