Air-Fryer Turkey Breast

Name: Air-Fryer Turkey Breast
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary; 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano; 1 teaspoon minced fresh sage; 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 4 pounds bone-in, skin-on turkey breast, thawed

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 55 min. + resting

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

The magic of air-frying continues with this small-scale Thanksgiving recipe for air-fryer turkey breast.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
1 teaspoon minced fresh sage
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 pounds bone-in, skin-on turkey breast, thawed

Directions

In a small mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, butter, herbs, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Rub an even coating of herb butter on all sides of the turkey breast.
Preheat air fryer to 350°. Place the turkey breast in the air fryer basket skin-side down. Cook 22-26 minutes. Flip; cook an additional 25-35 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165° and skin is golden brown and crisp.
Remove turkey from air fryer to a carving board. Cover with foil; rest 10 minutes. Remove meat from breast bone; carve into slices. Serve warm.

The perks of cooking turkey breast in the air-fryer are endless. It’ll save time and kitchen space and create a moist, evenly cooked turkey with perfect crispy skin. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

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