Recipe for Cooking Air Fryer Turkey
Ingredients
- Turkey with removed neck and giblets
- Softened butter
- Freshly chopped sage
- Freshly chopped rosemary
- Thyme
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Olive oil
- Paprika powder
- Chilli powder
- Onion powder
Instructions
- The first thing you would want to do is let your turkey thaw. The best way to do this is by letting it thaw in the refrigerator, allowing it to defrost at a consistent temperature. This takes a few days, depending on how much your turkey weighs. This is one of the most important steps, as a frozen turkey in the air fryer makes for a dry turkey that isn’t worth the wait.
- Dry the turkey with a paper towel to ensure a crispier texture and a better flavor.
- Mix the paprika, chili, onion powder, thyme, black pepper, and salt to create a dry rub. Mix it with olive oil, or the dry rub will become runny. Apply the dry rub to the outside of the turkey.
- Mix the rosemary and sage with the butter and apply it under the turkey’s skin. This helps the turkey skin to become crispy and golden while air frying. Be careful not to rip the skin as it would cause the turkey to lose moisture.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350° F for 10 minutes.
- Place the turkey stand into the cavity and set it on the fryer basket. Make sure to apply oil to the turkey stand to avoid it sticking. Put the turkey into the basket with the breast side up and the wings and drumsticks tucked in. Insert the mesh cover, turn the air fryer, and cook the turkey.
- The standard time to air fry your turkey for 12 to 15 minutes per pound at a temperature of 360° F, but sometimes, the weather or the settings of the air fryer can cause the cooking time to vary. To best confirm the readiness of the turkey, insert a thermometer at the thickest part of the thigh. If the temperature is 165° F, the turkey is ready to be removed from the air fryer.
- Let the turkey sit for about 15 minutes to allow the turkey to absorb the juices to give us that beloved succulent turkey taste we all love.
- Now, the turkey is ready for carving and serving.
Notes
Before preparing your air fryer turkey, there are a few precautions to note:
- If you use a propane air fryer, cooking the turkey outdoors, away from the house and other buildings, is best. This should be done with utmost care and supervision to avoid any accidents involving children.
- Please make sure the air fryer has cooled down before you move it.
- Also, make sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for safety purposes.