Description
Home cooks can elevate their holiday air fryer turkey breast with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Juicy meat and crispy skin create a delightful centerpiece that delivers classic comfort without hours of traditional roasting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (4-6 lb / 1.8-2.7 kg) bone-in, skin-on turkey breast, ribs removed
- 1 (3 lb / 1.4 kg) boneless turkey roast
- 2 tbsps extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tsps kosher salt
- 2 tsps fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tsps fresh sage, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Mushroom gravy (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Remove turkey breast from refrigerator and rest at room temperature for 30 minutes, patting dry with paper towels to ensure optimal moisture absorption.
- Seasoning Fusion: Combine olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, sage, thyme, black pepper, and mustard into a harmonious herb-infused marinade, thoroughly massaging the mixture across the entire turkey surface.
- Air Fryer Preheating: Activate air fryer to 350°F and allow 5 minutes of preheating, ensuring consistent heat distribution.
- Initial Roasting: Position turkey breast skin-side down in air fryer basket, cooking for 20 minutes to initiate caramelization and seal in rich flavors.
- Completion Stage: Flip turkey breast, continue cooking for 30-50 minutes, periodically checking internal temperature until it reaches 155°F at the thickest point using a meat thermometer.
- Resting Period: Transfer roasted turkey to a cutting board, loosely tent with aluminum foil, and allow 15 minutes for juice redistribution and optimal tenderness.
- Serving Presentation: Carve along the breastbone, slice into elegant portions, and serve hot or at room temperature, optionally paired with a delicate mushroom gravy.
Notes
- Temper for Tenderness: Let the turkey breast rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking to ensure even cooking and maximum juiciness.
- Seasoning Secret: Create a flavor-packed herb blend with olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs to elevate the turkey’s taste profile and create a mouth-watering crust.
- Positioning Matters: Start cooking skin-side down to achieve perfect caramelization and crispy exterior, then flip halfway through for balanced roasting.
- Temperature Precision: Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature, aiming for 155°F at the thickest point, then rest for 15 minutes to lock in succulent juices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-70 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg