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Cranberry Glazed Turkey Breast
When Thanksgiving is just two of you, a turkey breast is a perfect answer to a huge meal. This recipe uses an air fryer oven in the bake and air fryer mode for a perfectly juicy and delicious turkey breast.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 35m⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 1h 25m👤 Meredith📖 bluejeanchef
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- oven
- pan
- saucepan
- whisk
- cutting board
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Trim the rib bones of the turkey breast with a pair of sharp poultry scissors so the turkey breast sits flat in the air fryer basket.
2
Rub the softened butter over the turkey breast and push a little under the skin. Combine the dried thyme, sage, salt and freshly ground black pepper and sprinkle this all over the turkey breast.
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3
Pre-heat your air fryer oven to 350˚F on the BAKE function.
4
When the oven has pre-heated, transfer the turkey breast in the air fryer basket with the drip pan underneath to the lowest position in the oven. Cook for ⏱️ 17 minutes per pound, based the weight of your turkey (⏱️ 1 hour ⏱️ 25 minutes for a 5-pound turkey breast or 2¼ hours for an 8-pound turkey breast). If the skin starts to get too brown during the cooking process, tent some foil over the top of the turkey breast.
5
While the turkey is air-frying, make the cranberry glaze by combining all the glaze ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and then lower heat and simmer for 20 to ⏱️ 25 minutes, crushing the cranberries as they soften with a spoon. When the cranberries are soft use a wire whisk to beat the mixture and smooth it into a paste like consistency. Whisk in the remaining ½ cup of water and cook for another minute or two.
water (divided)1 cup
6
When the turkey breast reaches an internal temperature of 160°F on an instant read thermometer, generously brush the glaze on the turkey skin. Set the oven to the AIR-FRY function at 350˚F and air-fry uncovered for 10 to ⏱️ 15 minutes.
7
Transfer the turkey breast to a cutting board and let it rest for ⏱️ 15 minutes. Carve the turkey breast into slices and serve with any remaining cranberry glaze and your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition Facts
calories
434 kcal
fat Content
16 g
serving Size
1 of 8 servings
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
16 g
sodium Content
526 mg
protein Content
56 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
155 mg
carbohydrate Content
21 g
saturated Fat Content
6 g
unsaturated Fat Content
2 g
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