Turkey strips with paprika, a quick and tasty main dish, perfect for an everyday dinner, even at the last minute. The recipe is very simple! I bought a turkey breast and cut it into 3/4 inch pieces, but you can also have your trusted butcher do it for you. Once the meat strips are ready, you just have to put them in a bowl and add all the ingredients, including breadcrumbs, garlic, paprika, and salt, and into the fryer they go. Of course, you can also bake the meat in the oven. Curious to find out how to prepare them? Then let’s go to the kitchen together, because the turkey strips with paprika in the air fryer will be ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 276.91 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 8.89 (g) of which sugars 0.70 (g)
- Proteins 26.65 (g)
- Fat 14.51 (g) of which saturated 3.14 (g)of which unsaturated 5.27 (g)
- Fibers 0.87 (g)
- Sodium 918.29 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 87 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 lb turkey breast
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- salt (to taste)
Tools
- Air Fryer
- Bowl
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Garlic Press
Steps
First, cut the turkey breast into strips of 3/4 inch each. Then transfer the meat to a bowl. Clean the garlic cloves, remove the central core, and crush them with a garlic press. Add them to the meat along with the paprika, breadcrumbs, and oil.
Season with salt and mix well, so that the meat blends with the ingredients you have previously added. Transfer to the air fryer basket and cook at 355°F for 10 minutes, or until the meat becomes golden.
The turkey strips with paprika are ready! Serve them with mayonnaise or a sauce of your choice.
Storage and Tips for Turkey Strips
This main dish can be stored for 1 or 2 days maximum.
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FAQ Questions and Answers for Turkey Strips with Paprika
What can I substitute for paprika?
You can omit it or use other spices of your choice.
Can I bake the meat in the oven instead of using the fryer?
Yes, of course, you can bake the meat in a static oven at 355°F for about 20/25 minutes.

