Turkey Breast in Air Fryer

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Making Turkey Breast in Air Fryer is a quick, easy, and hassle-free way to "roast" a tender and juicy turkey breast in under an hour.

Prep Time5

Cook Time40

4 Servings

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Preheat the air fryer using the preheat function or by heating it at 400ºF/204ºC for 5 minutes.
Pat the turkey breast dry with a paper towel and gently loosen the skin from the breast (but make sure not to remove it).
In a small bowl, stir together the softened butter, poultry seasoning, and lemon zest. Rub the butter mixture under the skin of the turkey breast.
Rub out the outside of the turkey breast with olive oil and season with sprinkle with salt and pepper on all sides.
Place the turkey breast skin side down in the air fryer and cook it at 350ºF/176ºC for 20 minutes. Flip the turkey breast and cook it skin side up for an additional 13-15 minutes at 400ºF/204ºC, or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF/74ºC on an instant read thermometer.
Allow the turkey breast to rest in the air fryer for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy immediately.

Avoid using bone-in turkey breast for this recipe. It will not cook as evenly with the bones. If your turkey breast came with bones, cut them away first.

Preheat the Air Fryer. Most recipes don't require pre-heating, but for this one, it's a very important step. Starting the turkey in a hot air fryer ensures even cooking and crispy skin.

Skin down first. Cooking the breast with the skin down will render away most of the fat. This way, when you flip it over, the skin will get perfectly crisp.

Raise the temperature. Pay special attention to the recipe. After cooking the turkey breast at 350°F and flipping it over, the second air fry is done at 400°F to promote crisping.