You’ll never cook turkey the same way again after this air fryer hack!

cajun seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: creole seasoning

Homemade blends can control sodium and spice levels.

turkey breast

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken is lower in calories, and pork loin is often cheaper.

In a large stockpot over medium heat, combine water, salt, and brown sugar; stir until dissolved.

Remove from heat and add apple cider, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, cloves, onion, and lemons. Let the brine cool to room temperature.

Remove giblets and excess skin from the turkey. Submerge the turkey in the brine and refrigerate overnight.

The next day, remove the turkey from the brine, place it on a wire rack, and refrigerate uncovered overnight to dry the skin.

Before cooking, pat the turkey dry. Rub it generously with oil and coat thoroughly with Creole seasoning.

Preheat the Big Easy Outdoor Air Fryer on medium-low heat for 5-10 minutes.

Place the turkey in the fryer and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Remove the turkey and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before carving.

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