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Air Fryer Turkey Breast

Juicy turkey breast with crisp skin is the perfect holiday center piece and when done in the air fryer it cooks at a fraction of the time
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Resting time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean, Middle East
Diet: Halal
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 304kcal
Author: Amira

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Ingredients

  • 5-6 pound turkey breast, bone-in skin-on
  • 2 Tablespoons oil
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2-3 teaspoon kosher salt or to your liking
  • ½ Tablespoon onion powder
  • ½ Tablespoon garlic powder
  • ½ Tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dry oregano
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ½ teaspoon dry basil
  • ¼ teaspoon dry sage

Instructions

Prepare the turkey:

  • Pat dry the turkey breast with paper towels
  • In a medium bowl combine oil, melted butter, and all the spices.
  • Rub the turkey all over with the butter oil mixture and make sure to rub inside the cavity and if you can under the skin.

Cooking the turkey:

  • Preheat your air fryer to 350F.
  • Place turkey breast in the air fryer skin side down and air fry for 20 minutes.
  • Turn it over and air fry for another 30-45 minutes or until an instant read thermometer registers 165F.
  • Let it rest for 15-30 minutes before carving.

Nutrition

Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 734mg | Potassium: 558mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg