Description
Experience the delight of a perfectly cooked turkey with this Juicy Air Fryer Turkey recipe. Tender and flavorful, this dish boasts a crispy golden-brown skin while remaining moist inside—ideal for holiday gatherings or family dinners. With minimal prep time and the air fryer doing all the work, you’ll impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (10–12 pounds)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary or thyme
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and lemon zest; rub generously over the turkey, including under the skin.
- Place fresh herbs inside the turkey cavity.
- Cook turkey breast-side down in the air fryer for about 90 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part of the thigh.
- Flip turkey breast-side up and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes for crispy skin.
- Let rest for at least 20 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 105 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: <1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg