Air Fryer Turkey Tenderloin Skewers (3 ingredients)

You are looking for a tasty and delicious way to make air fryer turkey tenderloins skewers. Consider trying these turkey Tenderloins skewers recipe with your new instant pot air fryer lid.

Air fryer Turkey Tenderloin skewers an easy option for dinner any day of the week! This recipe requires only three ingredients you may already have in your kitchen.

What is turkey tenderloin

Turkey tenderloin is a boneless and skinless part of the turkey breast. Since that area of the turkey is not exercised frequently, turkey tenderloin can be a very tender cut of meat. They are sold separately in many supermarkets. 

How to season turkey tenderloin

• Season the cut turkey tenderloins with salt and pepper to taste.
• In a small bowl combine the garlic, Italian seasoning, and olive oil, mix well.
• Season the turkey pieces with the mix until well coated

Turkey tenderloin soaks in the flavor of any seasonings or marinades you add-in, so feel free to adjust the seasonings to your tastes. You can even experiment with your flavor combination.

How to cook turkey breast tenderloin skewers in the air fryer

STEP 1. Cut the turkey tenderloin into 1-inch cubes.

Try to get the exact size as much as you can.

STEP 2. Season and marinate the turkey tenderloin cubes.

Marinating the turkey tenderloin is preferred but not required. If you plan to marinate the turkey tenderloin, place the turkey in a sealable plastic bag or a medium bowl. Marinate for at least one hour to overnight in the refrigerator.

STEP 3. Thread the turkey tenderloin cubes onto the skewers 

STEP 4. Air Fry.

Place the turkey tenderloin skewers inside of the air fryer basket, put the basket into the inner pot, place the air fryer lid on top. Set the temperature Air fry to 350F for 14 minutes.

(Make sure the instant pot pressure cooker isn’t plug in).

The instant pot air fryer lid will pause in the middle of the cooking time and tell you when it is time to turn the food; turn the turkey skewers.

(If you don’t open the lid, it will resume cooking on its own.)

Once the time is done, open your instant pot air fryer lid, remove the turkey skewers and repeat with the remaining skewers.

NOTES

Cut bamboo skewers to fit your air fryer basket. Soak the bamboo skewers in water for a least 30 minutes.

After the cooking time is finished, make sure the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 160F with the help of a meat thermometer. If it doesn't, cook for couple more minutes.

How long to cook turkey tenderloin in the air fryer

The tenderloin will cook quickly, and because they are low in fat, they can dry out quickly with just a little overcooking. You only need to set the air fryer for 14 minutes for this recipe.

What temperature to cook turkey tenderloin skewers in the air fryer

When you make these skewers in the air fryer, 350 F is going to work just fine. If you go higher than that, you can dry the turkey tenderloin pretty quickly.

You can go longer cooking time but lower temperature. 

Can you stack turkey tenderloin skewers in the air fryer

I don’t recommend stacking the turkey tenderloin. Because It will take the turkey longer to cook, or some pieces will be cook and others will not. If needed, cook in batches.

I found that using the basket and position the skewers vertical; you can add more at the same time without staking and leave enough room for the air circulate in the basket.

How to reheat turkey tenderloin skewers in the air fryer

Place the turkey tenderloin skewers in the air fryer basket, set the air fryer on 350F for 2 minutes. Avoid microwaves. If you can, it can dry the skewers.

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