Air Fryer Turkey Breast
Air Fryer Turkey Breast is made with 1 bone-in turkey breast, butter, fresh sage, fresh thyme; air fry at 360°F for 45 minutes to serve 6. 280 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
Steps
- 1
Mix softened butter with sage, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Gently loosen the skin of the turkey breast. Spread half the herb butter under the skin, directly on the meat. Rub the rest on top of the skin.
- 3
Air fry at 360°F for 40-50 minutes, until skin is golden and internal temp reaches 165°F. If skin browns too fast, tent with foil.
- 4
Rest 15 minutes before carving — this is non-negotiable.
- 5
Slice and serve with gravy, cranberry sauce, and sides.
Tip: Butter UNDER the skin is the key to juicy, flavorful meat — the herbs baste the meat from within. Start checking temp at 35 minutes. Turkey breast is lean, so the rest period is critical for the juices to redistribute. Use a thermometer — not time — to judge doneness.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 45 minutes vs ~81 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🍖Circulating hot air renders fat and seals in juices for a crispier outside and tender inside.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Air Fryer Turkey Breast at 360°F for 45 minutes. Butter UNDER the skin is the key to juicy, flavorful meat — the herbs baste the meat from within. Start checking temp at 35 minutes. Turkey breast is lean, so the rest period is critical for the juices to redistribute. Use a thermometer — not time — to judge doneness.
You need: 1 bone-in turkey breast (3-4 lbs), 3 tbsp butter, softened, 1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped, 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped, 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped, 1 tsp garlic powder, Salt and pepper, Turkey gravy, Cranberry sauce, Mashed potatoes, Roasted vegetables. This recipe serves 6 with 280 calories per serving.
Air Fryer Turkey Breast takes 45 minutes total at 360°F. Slice and serve with gravy, cranberry sauce, and sides.
This recipe is rated Medium. It serves 6 and takes just 45 minutes at 360°F.
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