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Air Fryer Turkey Breast


  • Total Time: 55-70 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Achieve a perfectly cooked, juicy turkey breast in your air fryer. This simple recipe delivers tender, flavorful results every time, ideal for weeknight meals or smaller gatherings without the fuss of a traditional oven roast.


Ingredients

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  • 1 (2-3 pound) boneless turkey breast, or bone-in turkey breast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • Instructions

    1. Prepare the Turkey Breast: Pat the turkey breast dry thoroughly with paper towels. If your turkey breast has skin, you can score it lightly in a crisscross pattern.

    2. Season the Turkey: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, dried rosemary, dried thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub this mixture evenly all over the turkey breast, ensuring it’s well coated on all sides.

    3. Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 350 F (175 C) for about 5 minutes.

    4. Place Turkey in Air Fryer: Carefully place the seasoned turkey breast in the air fryer basket. Make sure there’s enough space around it for air to circulate.

    5. Air Fry the Turkey: Cook for 35-50 minutes, flipping it halfway through the cooking time. The exact time will depend on the size and thickness of your turkey breast and your specific air fryer model.

    6. Check for Doneness: Begin checking the internal temperature with a meat thermometer at around the 35-minute mark. The turkey breast is done when the internal temperature reaches 165 F (74 C) at the thickest part.

    7. Rest the Turkey: Once cooked, carefully remove the turkey breast from the air fryer and transfer it to a cutting board. Tent it loosely with aluminum foil and let it rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

    8. Slice and Serve: After resting, slice the turkey breast against the grain into desired thickness and serve immediately.

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 35-50 minutes
    • Category: main dish
    • Method: air frying
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 slice

    Keywords: air fryer, turkey breast, easy, healthy, weeknight, poultry, dinner, quick, juicy, flavorful