If you’re lucky enough to have leftovers after Thanksgiving then you may be looking for Thanksgiving leftover ideas. In that case look no further. Today we have a fantastic and delicious recipe for Air Fryer Turkey Cups. This is super tasty and a family favorite!

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Why You’ll Love Air Fryer Turkey Cups

This is a great recipe to use up those leftover Thanksgiving ingredients and it tastes amazing. The combination of flavors in these Air Fryer Turkey Cups is unbeatable. Plus, it’s a super easy recipe to make. So if you’re looking for a delicious and easy way to use up your Thanksgiving leftovers then this recipe is for you!

Innovative and Fun: These turkey cups put a unique, bite-sized spin on holiday favorites.
Air Fryer Efficiency: Achieve crispy edges and tender turkey with the ease of air frying.
Versatile Snack or Meal: Perfect for appetizers, parties, or a light, protein-packed lunch.

Recipe Ingredients

Stuffing: Forms a flavorful base in the turkey cups, providing a delightful mix of textures and tastes, from soft bread cubes to aromatic herbs and spices.
Mashed Potatoes: Add a layer of richness to the turkey cups, making each bite even more satisfying.
Chopped Cooked Turkey: Is the star protein of the dish, adding a meaty, savory element that contrasts wonderfully with the other ingredients.
Brown Gravy: Adds a deliciously savory, umami depth to the turkey cups, complementing the turkey and mashed potatoes perfectly.
Cranberry Jelly: The sweet-tart flavor of cranberry jelly provides a refreshing contrast to the rich, savory elements, rounding out the flavor profile of these delightful cups.

How To Make Air Fryer Turkey Cups

Step One: Warm up your stuffing leftovers to make it more pliable. Form a 1/2” layer on the inside of a jumbo silicone muffin liner. From the bottom of the cup, press the stuffing to the side of the liner to form a cup.

Step Two: Bake the stuffing cups in the air fryer basket for 10 minutes at 400°F.

Step Three: Once cooked you’ll be ready to fill the stuffing cups.

Step Four: Mix your leftover gravy, mashed potatoes, and turkey meat to create a filling.

Step Five: Use a large spoon to fill the stuffing cups with the filling.

Step Six: Return the cups to the air fryer basket and bake for 5 minutes at 350°F.

Step Seven: Remove the cups and let them cool. Once cool, spoon a tablespoon dollop of cranberry jelly.

Step Eight: The Turkey cups are ready to enjoy. If you prefer more gravy as an addition or substitute, have at it.

Storage Tips And Tricks

Storage: Place the turkey cups in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
Freezing Instructions: You can freeze these but they taste so good as I doubt there will be any left.
Reheating: Reheat in a microwave safe container or on the stovetop. Do not reheat more than once.

Using Silicone Baking Cups In The Air Fryer

If you’re not familiar with silicone baking cups, they are a great way to cook food in the air fryer. They are made from food grade silicone and are heat resistant. That means they can go directly from the freezer to the air fryer. Plus, they are non-stick so cleanup is a breeze.
We love using Silicone Baking Cups in the air fryer because they make cooking and cleanup so easy. If you don’t have any silicone baking cups, you can use foil cupcake liners but we prefer the silicone cups when making these Thanksgiving Leftover Ideas.

More Ways To Use Holiday Leftovers

If you’re looking for more ways to use your holiday leftovers then check out these recipes.

Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie – you could use mashed potatoes or even sweet potatoes and mash combined.
Creamy Leftover Mashed Potato Soup – This is a delicious soup and makes a cozy meal.
Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey Pizza – a great way to use turkey leftovers.
Turkey Cranberry Sliders – This is a fun way to use up those leftover cranberries.