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two air fryer turkey breasts on a platter with fresh herbs
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Air Fryer Turkey Breast

Air fryer turkey breast is juicy and flavorful with extra crispy skin. Use a whole, bone-in breast, or opt for a boneless turkey breast to feed a smaller crowd and save room in the oven.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: ground turkey, thanksgiving
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Molly Thompson

Equipment

  • Air Fryer (5-8 Quart)

Ingredients

  • 1 3-5 lb bone in skin on turkey breast *see notes for boneless
  • 1 lemon sliced into wheels
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons EACH: fresh chopped sage, rosemary, and thyme
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Let the turkey sit at room temp for 30 mins. 10 minutes before you’re ready to cook, preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 5 minutes.
  • While it’s preheating, combine the butter, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Pat the turkey breast dry with a paper towel. Carefully loosen the skin from each piece of the breast meat and spoon 1/2 of the butter mixture evenly into both then spread it out evenly under the skin. Save the remaining butter for the top of the turkey.
  • Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick spray then place the lemon slices in an even layer at the bottom of the basket. Add the turkey breast, skin-side-down, on top of the lemon slices and air fry at 360°F for 20 minutes.
  • Carefully flip the turkey breast over and spread the remaining half of the butter mixture on top using a spatula. place it back in the air fryer and continue to cook for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temp of the thickest part of the breast reaches 165°F. Pause and check the turkey every 10 minutes to avoid burning. Flip the turkey breast to its side or cover with foil to avoid brown too much.
  • Carefully remove the turkey breast from the air fryer and place it on a cutting board or platter. Tent it with foil and let it rest for 20 minutes before carving.

Notes

 
 
 
*Nutrition information is based on a 4lb turkey breast.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.2g | Protein: 44.3g | Fat: 21.3g | Cholesterol: 153.8mg | Sodium: 832mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1.7g | Vitamin A: 167.4IU | Vitamin C: 25.4mg