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Air Fryer Turkey Breast

Air Fryer Turkey Breast

Anjali
This juicy Air Fryer Turkey Breast delivers restaurant-quality results in just 45 minutes. Plus, with only 5 minutes of prep time, you'll spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying this succulent main dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 0
Calories 470 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Paper Towels
  • Small Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole boneless skin-on turkey breast about 2 pounds
  • 2 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Instructions
 

  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 470kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 50gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 162mgSodium: 1342mgPotassium: 633mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.03gVitamin A: 203IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 3mg
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