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Sliced air fryer turkey on a white platter with fresh herbs.
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Air Fryer Turkey Breast

How to air fry a turkey breast. Recipe for a perfectly air fired turkey that leaves the meat tender and juicy.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer turkey, boneless turkey breast, how to air fry a turkey
Servings: 4
Author: Michelle Beaton

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3-6 lb Turkey Breast I prefer boneless
  • ¼ Cup Butter unsalted and softened
  • 1 Tablespoon Thyme Chopped and fresh
  • 1 Tablespoon Rosemary Chopped and fresh
  • 1 Tablespoon Sage Chopped and fresh
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

  • Remove turkey from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat air fryer to 350º F.
  • Remove turkey breast from packaging, removing the gravy packet. Leave the string netting on the turkey this helps the boneless turkey breast keep it's shape. Pat the turkey dry with a paper towel.
  • Combine softened butter, thyme, rosemary, sage, salt and pepper.
  • Rub herb butter all over the turkey breast.
  • Place skin side down in the air fryer and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Flip turkey breast in the air fryer and cook for another 30-40 minutes, depending on the size.
  • When internal temperature of the turkey is at 165º F remove turkey and transfer to a cutting board.
  • Let turkey rest 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.

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Nutrition

Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 74g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 214mg | Sodium: 1374mg | Potassium: 849mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 521IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2mg