Description
A delicious and easy air fryer turkey breast recipe that yields tender, juicy meat with crispy skin.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pound turkey breast, on the bone with skin (ribs removed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 21/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 tablespoon dry turkey or poultry seasoning
Instructions
- Season the Turkey: Start by rubbing your turkey breast with olive oil, kosher salt, and dry turkey seasoning. Ensure to cover every part of the turkey to avoid any bland bites.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Get your air fryer preheating while you season the turkey. You’ll want it to be nice and hot, ensuring even cooking for that juicy goodness.
- Cook the Turkey Breast: Carefully place the seasoned turkey in the air fryer basket. Close it gently and listen for a reassuring sizzle as it starts cooking. Cook the turkey breast in the air fryer for 55 minutes to achieve moist meat and a crispy skin.
- Check the Temperature: Halfway through cooking, peek inside the air fryer to make sure it is cooking evenly. If the turkey is browning too quickly, give the basket a quick jiggle. You are aiming for an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.
- Rest the Turkey: After cooking, remove the turkey from the air fryer and let it rest for at least 10 minutes. This step is crucial for juicy meat, as cutting too soon can lead to dryness.
- Slice & Serve: After resting, slice into the beautifully cooked turkey breast. Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy. Remember: the slices freeze well for leftovers.
Notes
- Storage Tips: Store leftover turkey breast in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Expert Tips: If the turkey breast feels undercooked after the timer goes off, continue cooking and check the internal temperature every 5 minutes until it reaches 160 degrees F.
- If the skin is not crisping as much as desired, raise the cooking temperature slightly for the last few minutes.
- To ensure moisture, let the turkey rest for at least 10 minutes after cooking to allow the juices to redistribute.
Nutrition
- Calories: 226
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 296mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32.5g
- Cholesterol: 84mg