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Save space in your oven this Christmas by cooking a Turkey Crown in the airfryer instead. Delicious juicy meat with a crispy skin in just 60 minutes!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Christmas dinner can be hard work. Yes it’s a lot of prep but my main problem is finding space for everything in the oven and getting the timings right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So this year I’ve decided to cook my turkey<\/strong> in the airfryer<\/strong> instead. It’s quicker, more economical on energy usage and quite frankly a lot easier too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personally I much prefer turkey crowns<\/strong> over a full turkey. They’re cheaper to buy and there tends to be much less waste. Plus they’re quicker to cook which means less chance of some of the meat going dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Boneless or Bone In Turkey Crown?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For this recipe I’ve used a bone in turkey crown<\/strong> which means the breasts are still attached to the bone. This helps to keep the breast meat really succulent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I also opted for a crown with the legs still attached but that’s optional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What size Airfryer to cook a Turkey Crown<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It’s important to choose a turkey crown that will fit your airfryer. I used a 2kg crown and my airfryer has a 6.5 litre capacity so it is quite big. If your airfryer is small then choose a small crown or one without the legs attached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which Air Fryer Is The Best?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There’s so many different air fryers out there on the market at the moment. Some of the big brand names are expensive but I have been using this Uten 6.5 Litre Air Fryer<\/a><\/strong> since last year and I love it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How To Cook a Turkey Crown in the Airfryer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first step to cooking a turkey crown in the airfryer is to pat the turkey with kitchen roll to remove any moisture. This will help to get the skin super crispy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, mix some oil with seasoning. I used oregano, paprika and garlic powder but any dry seasoning you like will be fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Use a pastry brush to coat the top of the crown with the oil mixture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turn the crown over and brush the remainder of the oil mixture onto the legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Add a halved clementine, garlic cloves and fresh herbs such as sage and rosemary into the cavity of the bird.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Next, place the crown into the airfryer upside down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the bones of the turkey are sticking up beyond the top of the airfryer then you can push them down, breaking them slightly so that the crown lies flatter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cook at 180c for 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stop the airfryer and use two forks to turn the turkey crown over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cook for another 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About 15-20 minutes into this second half of cooking check the turkey to see how much the skin has browned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If it has browned this much then I would recommend adding a layer of tin foil to the top to stop the skin from over-browning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to check the Temperature on a Turkey Crown<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After a total cooking time of 1 hour check the temperature of the turkey at the thickest part of the bird.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The temperature should be a minimum of 72 degrees celsius for at least 2 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To be safe I check the temperature in this way at several parts throughout the crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If the meat hasn’t reached the correct temperature then continue to cook it for 5-6 minute intervals, checking the temperature as you go along.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does a Turkey Crown need to rest?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes a turkey crown should be rested for a minimum of 20 minutes. The juices all migrate towards the skin when cooking. If you slice it straight away the breast meat will be dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allow the turkey to rest and the juice will reabsorb into the rest of the meat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After 20 minutes, carve and enjoy. The meat will still be warm inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How To Store Turkey Leftovers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Any leftover turkey meat should not be left out at room temperature for more than 2 hours. Kitchens tend to be very hot on Christmas Day so personally I wouldn’t leave it out for more than 1 hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add to an airtight container with a lid or wrap in foil and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Leftover Turkey Recipes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have leftovers try these recipes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leftover Turkey & Ham Pasta<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Leftover Turkey Curry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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