Healthy Air Fryer Turkey Breast
A juicy, golden air fryer turkey breast with crispy skin, simple pantry spices and just one tablespoon of oil. About 40 g of lean protein per serving.
Ingredients
- 1 boneless turkey breast, skin on about 3 lb / 1.4 kg, fully thawed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried rosemary crushed
- 1½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Pat the turkey breast completely dry with paper towels. Dry skin is the secret to crispy skin.
- Mix the spices in a small bowl. Rub the turkey with the olive oil, then coat it evenly with the spice mix, including under the skin where you can.
- Place the turkey skin-side down in the air fryer basket and cook at 360°F (180°C) for 25 minutes.
- Turn the turkey skin-side up and cook for another 20–30 minutes, until a meat thermometer in the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C).
- Move the turkey to a cutting board, tent loosely with foil and rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Air fryers vary, so start checking the temperature early and go by the thermometer, not the clock. Make sure the breast fits with air flowing around it. Remove the skin to save about 40–50 calories per serving. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and eat within 3–4 days. Nutrition values are estimates.