Air-Fryer Turkey Breast

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Air-Fryer Turkey Breast

Air FriedEasyPrep 15 minCook 1hServes 6

A bone-in breast is the weeknight Thanksgiving: crisp skin and juicy meat in about an hour, no whole-bird commitment.

Ingredients

1 bone-in turkey breast (3–4 lb)
2 tbsp olive oil
1½ tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp paprika

Steps

Pat the breast very dry. Rub with oil and the seasonings.
Place skin-side down in the air-fryer basket. Cook at 360°F for 25 minutes.
Flip skin-side up and cook 25–35 minutes more, until the thickest part reads 165°F.
Rest 15 minutes before slicing.

Serve with: cranberry sauce, quick gravy and garlicky green beans.

If your basket is small, a 3 lb breast fits most models. For a larger breast, the oven at 325°F (about 20 minutes per pound) is the safer bet.

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