Description
This Air Fryer Turkey Breast recipe offers a juicy, flavorful turkey with crispy skin cooked quickly and evenly using an air fryer. Perfect for a delicious, hassle-free main dish, this method halves the typical cooking time and delivers tender meat with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
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. Season both sides evenly with kosher salt and dry turkey or poultry seasoning. Then, rub the remaining half tablespoon of oil over the skin side to ensure crispiness during cooking.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set the air fryer to 350°F to preheat, which ensures even cooking and a crispy exterior right 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 phase helps render the fat under the skin and crisp it up.
- Flip and Finish Cooking: Carefully flip the turkey breast so the skin side is up. Continue cooking for another 30 to 40 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat reaches 160°F, ensuring the turkey is perfectly cooked and safe to eat.
- Rest Before Carving: Remove the turkey breast from the air fryer and let it rest for 10 minutes. This resting period allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in moist and flavorful slices when carved.
Notes
- Removing the skin reduces the SmartPoints value to zero, beneficial for points-based diet plans.
- Use an instant-read thermometer to verify internal temperature for food safety and optimal doneness.
- Letting the turkey rest before slicing enhances juiciness.
- Adjust seasoning to taste or dietary needs.
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
