Air Fryer Turkey Breast

If you have a taste for turkey, but don't want the time or the hassle of a full bird, try a split turkey breast, prepared in the air fryer. This recipe gives the flavor of an oven-roasted turkey, but in much less time, and with much less fuss! Use any combination of fresh herbs that you and your family will enjoy!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 263 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
• ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh chives
• 1 teaspoon finely minced fresh garlic
• 2 ¾ pounds skin-on, bone-in split turkey breast

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Place rosemary, chives, garlic, salt, and pepper onto a cutting board. Cut butter into thin slices on top of herbs and seasonings and mash until well blended.

Step 3

Pat turkey breast dry and rub with herbed butter on both sides and under the skin.

Step 4

Place turkey into the basket of the air fryer, skin-side down, and fry for 20 minutes.

Step 5

Turn turkey to skin-side up carefully and continue frying until an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 18 minutes more. Transfer to a platter and tent with aluminum foil; allow to rest for 10 minutes. Slice and serve warm.