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Air Fryer Turkey Breast
Air fryer turkey breast is the perfect centerpiece for a smaller Thanksgiving celebration. It takes under an hour to cook!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 30m⏳ Prep: 10 min👤 Erin Merhar📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●cutting board
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Remove the turkey breast from the packaging and pat dry with a paper towel. Cut out the backbone of the turkey with sharp kitchen scissors. Trim the breastbones, so that the turkey can sit breast side up in the basket of an air fryer, and the drawer will slide closed completely. Let rest at room temperature for ⏱️ 30 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, place the butter in a small bowl and mash with a fork. Add the garlic and herbs and mash together. Starting at the top of each breast, near the wishbone, work your fingers between the flesh and the skin to create a pocket. Divide the butter evenly between the two sides and rub all over the breast. Press the skin back down into place.
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3
Drizzle the breasts all over with the olive oil, then season with the salt and pepper. Place skin side up in the air fryer basket. Cook for ⏱️ 30 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy. Remove from the air fryer and turn the breast over so that it is skin side down. Cook for another 30 to ⏱️ 40 minutes, until the internal temperature reads at least 160°F.
4
Remove to a cutting board. Tent with foil for ⏱️ 5 minutes. Carve the breasts from the bones. Slice into pieces and serve with turkey gravy, if you like.
Turkey gravy, for serving
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