Air Fryer Turkey Breast
A boneless, skin-on turkey breast coated with fresh garlic-herb butter and air fried until golden outside and tender inside.
Servings: 6
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 pound boneless skin-on turkey breast roast
- 2 Tablespoons butter softened
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
- 1 Tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1 Tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Mix together softened butter with salt, pepper, garlic and fresh herbs.2 Tablespoons butter, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground pepper, 3 cloves garlic, 1 Tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage, 1 Tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme, 1 Tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
- Pat turkey breast dry with a paper towel. Using a teaspoon or your fingers, loosen the skin and rub the herb butter mixture under the skin and all over the turkey breast.3 pound boneless
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F for about 3-4 minutes. If your air fryer has a roast setting, use that.
- Place turkey breast into the air fryer, skin-side up and cook for 20 minutes, flip turkey breast over and cook for another 20 minutes or until the turkey breast is cooked through and the internal temperature of the turkey breast is 165°F.
- Transfer to a cutting board, let stand for 10 minutes. Slice and serve.
Notes
- This recipe was developed for a 3-pound boneless, skin-on turkey breast. Cooking time will vary with a different size or shape.
- Check the package before seasoning. If the turkey has been brined or contains an added salt solution, reduce the kosher salt as needed.
- Check the thickest part with a meat thermometer and cook until it reaches 165°F. Let the turkey rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 /6 recipe | Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 1679mg | Potassium: 18mg