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Do you need a quick and easy way to make a turkey for this holiday season? Why not try my air fryer turkey breast recipe? Seasoned with garlic and herbs, it cooks up in just 35 minutes!
Do you love all things Thanksgiving but are short on time?
Or maybe you’re keeping festivities to a minimum and looking for a small-scale way to celebrate Thanksgiving?
Well, look no further than my
Not only is it delicious, but it’s ready and on the table in just 35 minutes!
Talk about a fast and easy holiday meal.
If you’re looking for more traditional turkey recipes, try my Garlic Herb Maple Roast Turkey, Adobo Butter Turkey, or Herbed Mayonnaise Roast Turkey.
Need an easy way to bring big flavor? Try this easy turkey brine recipe!
Ingredients to make air fryer turkey breast?
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- Boneless turkey breast – I like to use boneless turkey breast instead of bone-in. It cooks up more quickly and evenly than bone-in.
- Unsalted butter and olive oil – The combination of butter and oil helps crisp the skin, keep the meat moist, and add great flavor.
- Garlic – Who doesn’t love garlic?
- Rosemary – I love rosemary for turkey, but you could also use thyme, sage, or a combination of all three.
- Kosher salt – Salt is always needed while cooking. It brings out flavor and seasons the bird perfectly!
- Black pepper – Just a touch!
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How do you make a turkey breast in the air fryer ?
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- Lightly oil the
air fryer basket. This will help prevent the turkey from sticking to the inside basket. Remember, turkey breasts are VERY lean! - Pat the turkey breast with a paper towel to dry the skin. This helps ensure the turkey cooks with an extra crispy skin, which is the absolute best part, in my opinion.
- Mix your butter, garlic, herbs, and olive oil in a small bowl.
- Season the bird by gently loosening the skin and spreading 3/4 of the butter mixture under the skin. Then, spread the rest of the butter mixture over the top of the bird. This will help give it optimal flavor!
- Add your turkey breast to your
air fryer and cook for 30-35 minutes. My boneless turkey breast for this recipe was 4 pounds, so if your bird is bigger or smaller, you may need to adjust the timing. You’ll want to cook until the bird is 160 degrees F. - Let your bird rest after it is fully cooked! I like to let it rest for 10 minutes to help the bird stay moist and distribute the juices. Resting also gives the bird time to reach the recommended cooking temperature of 165 degrees F.
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What to serve with air fryer turkey breast
Turkey is great, but even better when served with delicious sides!
Here are a few tasty holiday side dishes that would work perfectly with this
- Cheesy Potatoes (Funeral Potatoes)
- Bacon Corn Sourdough Stuffing
- On The Stalk Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Rosemary Pumpkin Rolls
- Instant Pot Mashed Butternut Squash
More Thanksgiving turkey recipes
Air Fryer Turkey Breast
Ingredients
- 4 pound boneless skin-on turkey breast
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Spray your air fryer basket with a thin layer of olive oil.
- Pat turkey breast dry with a paper towel.
- In a small bowl combine butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil, rosemary, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Gently lift the skin of the turkey breast and rub 3/4 of the butter mixture under the skin of the turkey breast. Trying to make sure to evenly disperse under the skin so all the turkey breast gets seasoned.
- Rub the remaining 1/4 of the butter mixture over the whole turkey breast.
- Brush the top of the turkey breast with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Place the turkey breast in the air fryer basket, skin side up, and cook at 375 degrees F. for 30-35 minutes or until the inside of the turkey breast reaches 160 degrees F.
- Remove the turkey breast from the air fryer, cover in foil, and let rest until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
- Slice turkey and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
