Air Fryer Turkey Necks
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Just pull out the air fryer for this easy recipe to make delicious and tender turkey necks! You’ll love how nicely browned and perfectly cooked they turn out. Try Air Fryer Turkey Necks for a healthy and tasty dinner.
Turkey Necks In The Air Fryer
If you love turkey necks but haven’t yet tried the air fryer to cook them, you are in for a real treat! It is so easy to cook tender and flavorful turkey necks in the air fryer, using minimal added oil. You could even omit the oil entirely, although it does prevent the turkey from sticking to the air fryer basket.
We recommend basics seasonings, like salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, but you can really use any seasonings you love on turkey. For extra flavor, try serving these turkey necks with a complimentary, homemade sauce. See our serving suggestions for some delicious ideas!
Big fan of cooking turkey in the air fryer? We’ve got more recipes for you! Try Air Fryer Turkey Wings, Air Fryer Frozen Turkey Burgers, or Air Fryer Breaded Turkey Cutlets. The air fryer is a great way to cook turkey that’s juicy and full of flavor.
How To Make Air Fryer Turkey Necks
Lay out turkey necks on a preparation surface. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Rub seasonings and oil onto turkey necks, then place turkey in the air fryer basket. Lay turkey necks out in a single layer so they cook evenly.
Replace basket in air fryer and heat turkey necks to 375 for 15 minutes. Halfway through cooking time, pause the air fryer and pull the basket out. Using tongs or a spatula, flip turkey necks over. Place basket back in air fryer and continue cooking.
Once time is up, check that turkey necks are done cooking. If they need a little more time, go ahead and cook for a couple more minutes.
As soon as turkey necks are done, use a spatula to move them from the air fryer basket to a serving plate. Now they are ready to be enjoyed!
Cooking Tips
- You can use any seasonings of your choice
- Oil is optional, but it does prevent the turkey necks from drying out while cooking
- Be sure to rub seasonings and oil all over turkey necks, so the turkey is seasoned evenly
What to Serve With Air Fryer Turkey Necks
These homemade sauces are easy to whip up, and taste amazing with turkey: Greek Tzatziki Cucumber Yogurt Sauce Recipe, Basil Pesto Sauce Recipe (Fresh Italian Homemade Pesto, Best Ever!), or Baked Salmon With Creamy Garlic Yogurt Dill Sauce.
And for a side, how about a healthy and flavorful vegetable dish like Grilled Broccoli, Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes, Smashed Brussels Sprouts In The Air Fryer.
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Air Fryer Turkey Necks
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Ingredients
- 5 turkey necks about 2 lbs
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
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Instructions
- Lay out turkey necks on a preparation surface. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Rub seasonings and oil onto turkey necks, then place turkey in the air fryer basket. Lay turkey necks out in a single layer so they cook evenly.
- Replace basket in air fryer and heat turkey necks to 375 for 15 minutes. Halfway through cooking time, pause the air fryer and pull the basket out. Using tongs or a spatula, flip turkey necks over. Place basket back in air fryer and continue cooking.
- Once time is up, check that turkey necks are done cooking. If they need a little more time, go ahead and cook for a couple more minutes.
- As soon as turkey necks are done, use a spatula to move them from the air fryer basket to a serving plate. Now they are ready to be enjoyed!
Notes
- You can use any seasonings of your choice
- Oil is optional, but it does prevent the turkey necks from drying out while cooking
- Be sure to rub seasonings and oil all over turkey necks, so the turkey is seasoned evenly
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Definitely My new favorite, simple and delicious way to cook turkey necks!