🍗 Chicken
Juicy Whole Turkey in Air Fryer – Quick Recipe with Aromatic Herbs
A whole turkey, juicy and flavorful, cooked quickly in the air fryer. Perfect for festive meals, with a golden crust and tender meat.
🥘 Ingredients
whole turkey (up to 14 lbs / 6.3 kg), fully thawed — 1
olive oil or melted butter — 2 tbsp
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Herbs and spices to taste (rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder)
Optional: cavity aromatics (onion, garlic, citrus)
👨🍳 Steps
1Ensure the turkey is fully thawed (refrigerate 24 hours per 4-5 lbs / 1.8-2.3 kg).
2Remove giblet bag from cavity. Rinse turkey under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
3Mix olive oil or melted butter with chosen herbs and spices.
4Brush the entire surface and cavity of the turkey with this mixture.
5Place aromatics (onion, garlic, citrus) in the cavity for extra flavor.
6Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
7Place turkey in the basket breast-side down for juiciness.
8Cook approximately 10-15 minutes per 500g (e.g., 14 lbs / 6.3 kg = 2-2.5 hours).
9Halfway through, flip turkey breast-side up for even browning.
10Check internal temperature: 165°F (75°C) in thickest part of breast and thighs.
11Let rest 20-30 minutes before carving.
🛒 Shopping List
1 whole turkey up to 14 lbs (6.3 kg), 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter, salt, pepper, herbs and spices (rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder), optional onion, garlic, lemon or orange