Description
This Air Fryer Turkey Breast recipe delivers juicy, flavorful turkey with perfectly crispy skin. Using simple seasoning and olive oil, the turkey is air fried to perfection, making it a convenient and healthy main dish option that is ready in just about an hour.
Ingredients
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Turkey
- 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, no salt)
Instructions
- Prepare the Turkey: Rub half a tablespoon of olive oil all over the turkey breast to coat it evenly. Sprinkle kosher salt and dry turkey seasoning on both sides of the breast, then rub the remaining half tablespoon of olive oil over the skin side to ensure a flavorful, crispy finish.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to preheat for a few minutes to reach the ideal cooking temperature.
- Cook Skin Side Down: Place the turkey breast skin side down in the air fryer basket and cook for 20 minutes. This initial cooking helps render the fat and crisp the skin.
- Flip and Continue Cooking: Carefully turn the turkey breast over so the skin side is up. Continue cooking for an additional 30 to 40 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast reads 160°F (71°C).
- Rest the Turkey: Remove the turkey from the air fryer and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving. Resting allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in moist and tender meat.
Notes
- Removing the skin from the turkey breast will reduce the SmartPoints value to zero.
- Use an instant-read thermometer for the most accurate cooking results to avoid over or undercooking.
- Ribs should be removed from the breast for even cooking and easier carving.
- Allowing the turkey to rest after cooking ensures maximum juiciness.
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 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32.5 g
- Cholesterol: 84 mg
