Description
A simple and flavorful air-fried turkey crown recipe that yields tender, juicy meat with crispy skin. Perfectly seasoned with mixed herbs and infused with aromatics like clementine, garlic, and fresh herbs, this method uses an air fryer for a quick cook with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
Turkey Crown
- 1.7kg turkey crown
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
Aromatics
- 1 clementine, halved
- 1 shallot, halved
- 2 garlic cloves, bashed
- a few fresh herb sprigs (sage, thyme, or oregano)
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Heat your air fryer using its preheat function or set it to 180°C (356°F) for 2 minutes to ensure the cooking environment is ready.
- Prepare the Turkey Crown: Pat the turkey crown dry thoroughly with kitchen paper. Rub the entire surface evenly with vegetable oil to help the skin crisp up during cooking.
- Season and Add Herbs: Season the turkey crown well with salt and pepper (implied). Sprinkle the dried mixed herbs over the skin to infuse the meat with flavor.
- Insert Aromatics: If the turkey crown has a cavity, stuff it with the halved clementine, shallot, garlic cloves, and fresh herb sprigs. If not, arrange these aromatics around the crown in the air fryer basket to add fragrance during cooking.
- Position the Turkey Crown: Place the turkey crown skin-side down in the air fryer basket to start cooking, which helps render fat and achieve crispy skin.
- Cook the Turkey Crown – First Stage: Cook the turkey crown for 30 minutes at 180°C (356°F) to start the browning and cooking process.
- Turn the Turkey Crown: Carefully flip the turkey crown over so the skin side is now on top to continue cooking evenly.
- Cook the Turkey Crown – Second Stage: Continue cooking for an additional 20 to 30 minutes, or until the juices run clear when pierced in the thickest part or a meat thermometer reads 65°C (149°F), ensuring the turkey is fully cooked.
- Rest and Carve: Once cooked, allow the turkey crown to rest briefly before carving into slices for serving, which helps retain juices.
Notes
- Ensure the turkey is fully defrosted before cooking to ensure even cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness accurately; 65°C internal temperature is safe for turkey breast meat.
- If your air fryer basket is small, avoid overcrowding and cook in batches if necessary.
- Letting the turkey rest after cooking helps maintain juiciness.
- Adjust cooking times slightly depending on the exact size and model of your air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: air fryer turkey crown, turkey crown recipe, easy turkey recipe, air fried turkey, holiday turkey, crispy turkey skin
