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sliced turkey on a platter with herbs.
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Air Fryer Turkey Breast

Air fryer turkey breast comes out tender, juicy, and succulent in less than an hour. A split turkey breast is just the right size for most air fryers and smaller gatherings, and it's a quick and easy way to ensure a golden, crispy skin.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
resting time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Christmas, Holiday, Main Dishes, Thanksgiving
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 271kcal
Author: Kelly Bloom
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Ingredients

  • 3 lbs turkey breast thawed, split turkey breast
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 sprig sage fresh sprigs
  • 1 sprig rosemary fresh sprigs
  • 1 sprig thyme fresh sprigs
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Brush a light coating of olive oil or melted butter on the split turkey breast. Lift the skin up and lightly coat underneath also.
    3 lbs turkey breast, 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • Season with sea salt and cracked pepper or other seasonings. Add minced sage or herbs and set the split turkey breast in the air fryer basket skin side up.
    1 sprig sage, 1 sprig rosemary, 1 sprig thyme, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • Cook at 370 F for 20 minutes. Then, flip the split turkey breast and cook another 20 minutes.
  • Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. When it registers 140 F, flip it once more, so it's skin side up again. Cook another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 F.
    PRO TIP: Using a ThermoPro thermometer takes the guess work out of knowing when your split turkey breast is done. The split turkey breast will continue to cook for a few minutes after removed. By removing at 160 F, you will not overcook or dry out the turkey breast.
  • Transfer cooked turkey out of the air fryer basket onto a platter. Cover with aluminum foil and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.

How To Carve A Split Turkey Breast

  • Place the cooked split turkey breast on a large cutting board that won’t slide around as you work.
  • Find the breast bone side of the split turkey breast. It will be the thicker side.
  • Using a sharp knife, carefully cut from one end of the turkey breast to the other, keeping your knife as close to the underlying rib bones as possible.
  • Place the large piece of removed boneless breast meat on a cutting board. Cut across the grain into slices place on a serving platter.

Notes

  • Defrost the split turkey breast the night before.
  • Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels before brushing oil or melted butter on the skin and underneath the skin. This way it will stay put.
  • If the turkey breast if browning faster than the meat is cooking, lay a piece of aluminum foil over the turkey breast during the final cooking time.
  • The turkey will continue to cook for a few minutes after removed. By removing at 160 F, you will not overcook the turkey breast.

Nutrition

Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 855mg | Potassium: 555mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg