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Air Fryer Turkey Breast

Air fryer turkey breast is seasoned with garlic, paprika, and thyme, then cooked skin-side down before finishing skin-side up. The result is tender turkey with crisp, golden skin and a simple 15-minute rest before carving.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Resting 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 turkey breast 2 1/2- to 3-pound, bone-in, skin-on, thawed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme

Equipment

  • 1 6-quart air fryer

Method
 

  1. Preheat a 6-quart air fryer to 350°F for 5 minutes.
  2. Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels.
  3. Stir together the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and thyme.
  4. Rub the mixture over the turkey and under the skin.
  5. Place the turkey breast skin-side down in the air fryer basket.
  6. Cook at 350°F for 20 minutes.
  7. Turn it skin-side up and cook for 25 to 40 minutes more, until the thickest part reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer without touching the bone.
  8. Transfer the turkey to a cutting board and tent loosely with foil.
  9. Rest for 15 minutes before carving.

Notes

For the most accurate doneness, check the thickest part without touching the bone. Refrigerate leftovers for 3 to 4 days or freeze them for up to 3 months. For a lower-sodium version, reduce the kosher salt to taste.