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Air fryer turkey crown with roast potatoes and parsnips.
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Easy Air Fryer Turkey Crown

This moist and juicy air fryer turkey crown is super easy to make, and serves up to 4 people (with leftovers!), making it a delicious centre-piece for a smaller Christmas lunch. Best of all, it's ready in under 50 minutes!
Course Main Course
Cuisine British
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 394kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary
  • 1.5 kg Turkey Crown cooking times for other size turkey crowns are in the notes section below
  • 2 teaspoon Vegetable Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1 Orange quartered
  • 3 Garlic Cloves skin on and bashed with a knife
  • 2 Sprigs of Rosemary

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F).
  • Pat the turkey dry with a paper towel then rub the oil and salt onto the breast.
    1.5 kg Turkey Crown, 2 teaspoon Vegetable Oil, 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • Place the turkey breast side down into the preheated air fryer and put the orange quarters, rosemary, and garlic cloves either inside the turkey cavity, or around the outside of the turkey. Air fry for 30 minutes.
    1 Orange, 3 Garlic Cloves, 2 Sprigs of Rosemary
  • Flip the turkey over with two forks and continue to air fry for a further 20 minutes until the juices run clear from the thickest part of the turkey and the internal temperature has reached 75°C (165F). Start checking after 15 minutes in case it is ready earlier.
  • Allow the turkey to rest for 20 minutes before carving.

Notes

Expert Tips:
  • This recipe is for a 1.5kg turkey crown. If you have a 1.7kg turkey crown you will need to air fry for 1 hour. A 2kg turkey crown (or bone in turkey breast) will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes. The most important thing is that it has reached 75°C (165F) internal temperature.
  • It's important to thoroughly dry the turkey by soaking up excess moisture from the turkey skin with paper towels. This will allow the skin to crisp up and become a lovely golden brown colour.
  • Allow the bird to rest to ensure the moisture distributes evenly 
  • around the meat after air frying, which ensures tender juicy turkey meat.
  • If your turkey crown is become too brown, lightly cover with a layer of foil. Foil is safe to use in an air fryer.
  • Air fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and model, so it is important to always check your food regularly. 
 
Variations:
  • Lay streaky bacon or pancetta slices over the turkey breast once it has been flipped the right way up and air fryer for the last 20 minutes of cooking. This makes the turkey even more flavourful!
  • Use different herbs to flavour the turkey. Sage and thyme would both work well.
  • Sprinkle a teaspoon of garlic powder over the turkey breast before cooking. You could even use other dry rubs such as fajita or cajun!
  • Swap the oil for full-fat mayo!
 
Storage:
Store - Cooked turkey meat can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Reheat - Microwave with a little water or gravy to keep the meat moist.
Freeze - Allow the turkey to cool, then slice and freeze the meat for up to 3 months.
 
Nutrition:
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
 
Nutrition Facts
Easy Air Fryer Turkey Crown
Amount per Serving
Calories
394
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
 
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
192
mg
64
%
Sodium
 
880
mg
38
%
Potassium
 
665
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
 
5
g
2
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
58
g
116
%
Vitamin A
 
223
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
 
18
mg
22
%
Calcium
 
47
mg
5
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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