Air Fryer Turkey Breast
Save time by making this juicy turkey breast in the air fryer! Done in less than an hour and super moist and delicious!
Ingredients
- 2 TBS butter, softened or room temp
- 2 TBS mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp dried ground sage
- 2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3-5 lb defrosted turkey breast
Instructions
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In a small bowl add butter, mayonnaise, and all the herbs and seasoning. Mix well until combined.
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Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F.
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Using the defrosted turkey breast, spread the butter mixture all over the breast (all sides, top, and bottom).
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Add the turkey breast, skin side down, to the air fryer basket. Close and cook for 25 minutes, carefully flip the turkey breast over, then shut the air fryer basket and add 25 more minutes at 350 degrees F. Check the internal temperature at the thickest part in the middle. It should be at least 160 degrees F. If not, shut the air fryer and add 5 more minutes. Check the temperature again and cook until it reads 160 degrees F.
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Remove from the air fryer, then carefully cut off the netting. Cover with foil and let rest for 10 minutes. Remove the foil then slice and serve.
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
Boneless turkey breasts of different weights will cook at different times.
- 3lb breast start with 25 minutes, then flip and 25 minutes more.
- 4lb breast start with 25 minutes, then flip and add 30 minutes.
- 5lb breast start with 25 minutes, then flip and add 30 minutes, take temp and add 5 more minutes if needed.
For a BONE-IN breast, start with 25 minutes, then flip and 25 more minutes, check temp and add more time as needed.
Nutrition based off of 5 servings: 369 calories, 14 grams fat, 0 grams carbohydrates, 55g protein.