Description
This Air Fryer Turkey Breast recipe offers a simple and flavorful way to cook a moist and tender turkey breast with crispy skin. Using an air fryer ensures even cooking and a perfect golden finish without the need for an oven. Seasoned with olive oil, kosher salt, and poultry seasoning, this dish is convenient for a quick yet delicious holiday or weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Turkey Breast
- 4 pound turkey breast (on the bone with skin, ribs removed)
Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 tablespoon dry turkey or poultry seasoning (such as Bell’s poultry seasoning, no salt)
Instructions
- Prepare the Turkey: Rub half a tablespoon of olive oil evenly all over the turkey breast. Then, season both sides of the turkey with the kosher salt and dry poultry seasoning. Finally, rub the remaining half tablespoon of olive oil over the skin side to help with browning and crispiness.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to preheat fully, ensuring optimal cooking temperature for the turkey breast.
- Cook Skin Side Down: Place the seasoned turkey breast skin side down into the air fryer basket. Cook for 20 minutes, allowing the skin to start crisping and the inside to begin cooking evenly.
- Flip and Continue Cooking: Carefully turn the turkey breast over so the skin side is up. Continue air frying for an additional 30 to 40 minutes, depending on the size of the breast. Use an instant-read thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) to ensure proper doneness.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the turkey breast from the air fryer and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving. Resting allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in juicy, tender slices.
Notes
- Removing the skin will reduce the smart points to zero for those tracking points-based diets.
- Cooking time may vary slightly depending on the air fryer model and size of the turkey breast.
- Always use a meat thermometer to ensure the turkey is safely cooked to the recommended internal temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces
- Calories: 226 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 296 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32.5 g
- Cholesterol: 84 mg
