Air Fryer Turkey Breast Recipe
This air fryer turkey breast recipe is easy to make and has cooking time and instructions for both bone-in turkey breast and boneless turkey breast.
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4–6 pound turkey breast
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 ½ tsp fresh sage chopped, about 5 leaves
- 1 ½ tsp fresh rosemary chopped
- 1 ½ teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Remove the turkey breast from its packaging. Leave the netting on to help keep it together while cooking (for boneless). Place it in a large bowl and pat dry well with paper towels. Let it sit on the counter for about 30 minutes before cooking.
- If using a bone-in turkey with ribs attached, it's best to spatchcock the breast. Place the turkey breast side down and use a sharp chef's knife to score the sternum. Use your hands to press down on both sides to pop open the rib cage. Then, flip it over and press down firmly to flatten the breasts out.
- To a separate small bowl, add the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped fresh herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine. Spread the butter mixture evenly all over the turkey breast.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350ºF.
- For boneless turkey breast: Cook skin side down for 15 minutes. Flip the turkey breast over and continue air frying for 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF.
- For bone-in turkey breast: Cook skin side down for 30 minutes. Flip the turkey breast over and continue air frying for another 30–45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF.
- Remove from the air fryer, tent with foil, and allow to rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
The nutrition label is for a 4-pound boneless turkey breast with 8 servings.
- My Top Tip: Use a thermometer. A meat thermometer will tell you if your turkey breast is done or underdone without any guesswork. You want to cook it to at least 165ºF.
- Storage: Store leftover turkey in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350ºF for a few minutes. It also tastes great cold!
- Freezing: Wrap it tightly in freezer-safe material or use a vacuum sealer to prevent freezer burn. It will last in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating in the air fryer, or eat it cold.
Nutrition
Serving: 4oz | Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 759mg | Potassium: 566mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 276IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
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