Air Fryer Turkey Breast
The perfect tender, juicy turkey breast for a small group Thanksgiving done in less than an hour!
Servings: 4 people
Cost: 15
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 turkey breast boneless or bone-in; if in netting, leave netting on to cook
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or softened butter
- 1 tablespoon Italian herbs Greek seasoning, or seasoning blend of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. If your air fryer doesn’t have a preheat setting, run it empty for 3–5 minutes to heat up.
- Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps the outside brown and crisp properly.
- Rub the turkey evenly with olive oil or softened butter, coating all sides.
- Sprinkle the seasoning blend generously over the turkey, pressing it in so it adheres well.
- Place the turkey breast in the air fryer basket, skin side down if applicable. Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes to brown and crisp the outside.
- After 10 minutes, reduce the temperature to 325°F. Flip the turkey breast over (skin side up, if bone-in) and continue cooking until the internal temperature in the thickest part reaches 165°F. This typically takes 35–50 minutes, depending on the size and whether it’s bone-in or boneless.
- Once it reaches 165°F, remove the turkey from the air fryer and let it rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing. Resting allows the juices to redistribute and keeps the meat moist.
- Slice and serve warm
Notes
Starting the cook at 400°F helps brown the exterior and lock in moisture, while lowering the temperature ensures the turkey cooks evenly without drying out.
Boneless breasts generally cook faster than bone-in; always use a meat thermometer for accuracy. DO NOT GO BY CLOCK - go by temperature.
For extra flavor, add a little lemon zest, smoked paprika, or garlic powder to your seasoning blend.
Nutrition
Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 402mg | Potassium: 488mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg
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