Air Fryer Turkey Breast
Make perfectly juicy, crispy-skinned turkey in under an hour with this Air Fryer Turkey Breast recipe, ideal for small holiday meals, easy weeknight dinners, or meal-prepping!
Ingredients
- 3 pound boneless turkey breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- ½ tablespoon dried marjoram, or oregano
- ½ tablespoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat an air fryer to 350°F.
- Combine the olive oil and seasonings in a small bowl.
- Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels, then rub the seasoning mixture on all sides of the turkey breast. Place it in the air fryer basket, skin side down. Cook at 350°F for 20 minutes.
- Open the air fryer and flip the turkey breast. Cook for an additional 20 minutes, then check the internal temperature using an instant-read thermometer.
- Pull the turkey breast out when it reaches between 160-163°F. The internal temp will continue to rise as it rests. If this temperature is not achieved after the initial 40 minute cook time, continue to cook in 5 minute intervals until it reaches the desired internal temperature.
- Remove from turkey breast from the air fryer and place it on a cutting board. Rest for 5-10 minutes, then use scissors to remove the netting or butchers twine. Slice and serve.
Notes
- I recommend leaving the netting on the turkey breast, so that it stays together. Most turkey breasts purchased at the store are "roasts" which are made up of multiple pieces of turkey breasts pressed together, or it's two breasts netted together. If you prefer to remove the netting, I still recommend using a couple pieces of kitchen twine to tie the breast up so that it cooks uniformly and doesn't fall apart when you flip it.
- Store turkey leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 days. My favorite way to reheat the turkey is in the oven, wrapped in foil, at 350°F for 15 minutes. This will heat it up, and keep it juicy and tender. You can also reheat slices in the air fryer at 350°F for 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 276kcal (14%)Carbohydrates 1gProtein 49g (98%)Fat 9g (14%)Saturated Fat 1g (5%)Polyunsaturated Fat 2gMonounsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 122mg (41%)Sodium 856mg (36%)Potassium 567mg (16%)Fiber 1g (4%)Sugar 0.2gVitamin A 106mg (2%)Vitamin C 1mg (1%)Calcium 57mg (6%)Iron 2mg (11%)
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