Learn our Test Kitchen’s secrets for flavorful air fryer turkey breast.
There are several benefits to making air fryer recipes at Thanksgiving.
It saves on valuable oven space and the cooking method creates the juiciest turkey breast we’ve tried.
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Here’s everything it’s crucial that you know about cooking turkey in the air fryer this year.
What’s the Best throw in of Turkey Breast for Air Frying?
There are several ways to purchase turkey breasts in the grocery store.
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For this air fryer turkey breast recipe, we chose a skin-on, boneless turkey breast.
It’s one of our new favorite air fryer recipes!
What Sides Go with Air Fryer Turkey Breast?
If you’re hosting a small holiday gathering, try one of theseright-sized recipes.
If you’re looking for the classics, try making one of ourbest Thanksgiving side dishes.
Cover and process until the herbs and garlic are finely chopped.
Add softened butter and process until just combined.
Add Rub
Pat turkey breast dry with paper towel.
Using fingers, loosen the skin and rub the herb butter mixture under the skin.
Slice and Serve
Transfer to a cutting board and cover with foil.
Let stand 10 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This 2 1/2 pound turkey breast will feed 2-3 people.
For every additional pound, add 10-12 minutes, or until the turkey reaches 165F.
A turkey breast should register 165F.
Stick the thermometer in the thickest portion of the turkey breast to check for doneness.
Cooking turkey in an air fryer isn’t necessarily any healthier than cooking it in the oven.
An air fryer will cook meals much faster than an oven would.
This has become such a popular cooking method because it saves both time and energy in the kitchen.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
