Air Fryer Turkey Breast
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Additional Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
243 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Turkey Breast
Description
The Air Fryer Turkey Breast is seasoned simply with olive oil, kosher salt, poultry seasoning, and black pepper, highlighting the natural flavor of the turkey. Preheating the air fryer to 350°F ensures even cooking. The turkey breast is placed skin side down and cooked for 20 minutes, then flipped skin side up and cooked for another 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F. Resting the meat allows the temperature to rise gently to the recommended 165°F, locking in juices.
This method produces turkey breast with a slightly crisp exterior and tender interior, suitable for slicing thinly for sandwiches or serving as a main dish. Fresh herbs like rosemary, sage, thyme, and parsley can be added for additional flavor, and bone-in breasts require about 10 more minutes of cooking time. Using a thermometer helps prevent overcooking and drying out the meat.
For best results, slice after resting 5-10 minutes outside the air fryer basket. The seasoning and cooking time balances convenience and flavor for an air fryer-friendly roast turkey breast.
Ingredients
- 1 turkey breast 2-2 ½ pounds, boneless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon herbs optional, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
- Rub turkey breast with olive oil and season with salt, poultry seasoning, and black pepper.
- Place turkey, skin side down, in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 20 minutes. Flip the turkey breast over, skin side up and cook for an additional 25-30 minutes or until it reaches 160°F in the thickest part. The temperature will continue to rise to 165°F as it rests.
- Remove from the basket and let the turkey rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Bone-in turkey breasts require approximately 10 extra minutes cooking time in the air fryer compared to boneless cuts.
- Fresh herbs such as rosemary, sage, thyme, and parsley, totaling 1 tablespoon, can be used in place of poultry seasoning for added flavor.
- Cooking times may vary with different air fryer models and turkey breast shapes; start checking internal temperature early to avoid overcooking.
- Remove the turkey breast from the air fryer basket during the 10-minute resting period to allow juices to redistribute and the temperature to rise to 165°F.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 243 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 243 | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 492mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 39IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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