How To Cook A Turkey Crown In The Air Fryer

A super easy air fryer turkey crown that is moist and juicy and serves around 6 people for a 1.3kg turkey. Ready in just 1hr and 20 minutes, you can achieve that crispy, golden-brown skin on your turkey crown without the added fat and calories. 

Cooking Temperature and Time For Air Fryer Turkey Crown

To cook a 1.3kg turkey crown in the air fryer, you’ll need the appliance temperature to be 180°C. Place the turkey crown in the basket and cook for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the turkey reaches a minimum of 74°C. To ensure accurate cooking, we recommend using a meat probe to check the internal temperature of the turkey crown.

Why you’ll love this recipe:

• The air fryer produces crispy, golden-brown skin without the added fat and calories of a roasting tin in the oven.
• This recipe is quick and easy to prepare, perfect for busy holiday schedules.
• The meat probe ensures that your turkey crown is cooked to perfection, with no guesswork involved.

Ingredients

• 1.3 kg Turkey Crown
• Oil
• Salt and Pepper

Turkey Crown In The Air Fryer

Rub the oil all over the turkey crown. Sprinkle with plenty of salt and pepper.

Place the turkey crown in the air fryer with the skin side facing up. No need to preheat. Set the temperature to 180℃ and cook for 1hr and 20 mins for a 1.3kg turkey crown.

Use a meat probe thermometer to check the internal temperature is 74℃ minimum in the thickest section of the joint. Cooking time may change depending on the weight of the turkey and cooking appliance used.

What to serve with a turkey crown

Here are some ideas on what to serve with a turkey crown:

• Roasted or mashed potatoes
• Steamed or roasted vegetables, such as carrots, brussels sprouts, or green beans
• Cranberry sauce or gravy
• Stuffing balls
• Dinner rolls or bread
• Salad or coleslaw
• Roasted root vegetables, such as parsnips, turnips, or sweet potatoes
• Creamed spinach or other leafy greens
• Roasted or sautéed mushrooms
• Roasted or grilled corn on the cob

These are just a few ideas to get you started. Don’t forget the turkey gravy too! Feel free to mix and match to create the perfect holiday meal to accompany your air fryer turkey crown!

Leftover Turkey

I love leftover turkey, it always seems to taste even better the day after! Try my leftover turkey recipe turkey curry, it’s so tasty! Sliced turkey for wraps and sandwiches is a great lunch idea.

To store your leftover turkey wrap in tin foil or place in a air tight container and place in the fridge for up to four days.