Description
This Air Fryer Turkey Breast recipe delivers a juicy and flavorful turkey breast with crispy skin, cooked evenly in an air fryer for a quick and easy meal. Perfect for a wholesome dinner with tender meat and a nicely seasoned crust.
Ingredients
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Turkey Breast
- 4 pound turkey breast (on the bone with skin, ribs removed)
Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 tablespoon dry turkey or poultry seasoning (e.g., Bell’s, no salt)
Instructions
- Prepare the Turkey Breast: Rub half a tablespoon of olive oil all over the turkey breast to evenly coat the surface. Season both sides of the turkey breast generously with kosher salt and dry turkey seasoning. Then, rub the remaining half tablespoon of olive oil over the skin side to enhance browning and crispiness during cooking.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to preheat. This ensures proper cooking temperature from the start.
- Cook Skin Side Down: Place the turkey breast skin side down in the air fryer basket and cook for 20 minutes. This initial step helps render the skin fat and start crisping.
- Turn and Continue Cooking: Flip the turkey breast so the skin side is up. Continue cooking for an additional 30 to 40 minutes, monitoring the internal temperature. Use an instant-read thermometer to check for a safe internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) for turkey breast.
- Rest Before Serving: Once cooked, transfer the turkey breast to a cutting board and let it rest for 10 minutes. Resting allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring moist and tender meat when carved.
Notes
- For a lower SmartPoints value, remove the skin prior to cooking.
- Cooking time may vary slightly based on the size of the turkey breast and your specific air fryer model.
- Always verify doneness with a meat thermometer to ensure food safety.
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
