For extra crispy skin, brush the turkey with melted butter halfway through the cooking process. If you don't have seasoned salt on hand, you can substitute with a mixture of salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Ensure the turkey breast is fully thawed before brining for best results. A meat thermometer is highly recommended to ensure the turkey is cooked to a safe internal temperature.
Perfect Turkey Breast Roast in the Air Fryer
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME50 mins
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TOTAL TIME33 hrs 40 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS38
Achieve succulent perfection with this air fryer turkey breast roast! Brined for maximum flavor and tenderness, this recipe delivers a Thanksgiving-worthy centerpiece any time of year.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate12 g
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Cholesterol174 mg
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Protein59 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium5235 mg
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Sugar12 g
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Fat5 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
24 hrs
Thaw frozen turkey breast in the refrigerator for about 24 hours.
02
Step
30 mins
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in kosher salt, brown sugar, and pepper until dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool completely (about 30 minutes). Remove turkey breast from its wrapper, leaving any netting intact if possible. Place turkey in a container large enough to hold it and completely cover with the cooled brine. Add more water if needed to ensure full submersion, stirring to combine brine and water. Brine the turkey in the refrigerator for 8 hours, or overnight.
03
Step
5 mins
Preheat an air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to the manufacturer's instructions.
04
Step
10 mins
Remove turkey from the brine and discard the brine. Pat the turkey dry with paper towels. Rub the entire surface of the turkey with butter and season generously with seasoned salt and pepper.
05
Step
15 mins
Place the turkey breast in the preheated air fryer. Cook for 15 minutes, then turn, carefully remove the netting (if present), and season again with seasoned salt and pepper. Reduce the air fryer temperature to 360 degrees F (182 degrees C). Continue cooking for another 20 minutes, turning the turkey after 15 minutes. Increase the air fryer temperature back to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C), turn the turkey again, and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) and the juices run clear when pierced with a fork, approximately 15 minutes more. Remove the turkey from the air fryer and let it rest for 5 minutes before carving and serving.
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Walter Lakin
Jun 28, 2025The cook times were spot on for my air fryer. I used a meat thermometer to be sure, and it was perfect.
Chadrick Reichert
Jun 3, 2025My family loved this! It's definitely going into our regular rotation.
Jameson Beer
Jun 1, 2025Next time, I'll try adding some garlic powder to the rub for extra flavor.
Rhett Braun
Apr 17, 2025Followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out amazing. Thanks for sharing!
Alvena Wilderman
Mar 11, 2025I was skeptical about using an air fryer for a turkey roast, but this recipe proved me wrong. It's so much faster than the oven!
Barbara Feest
Mar 8, 2025The brine is key! It really makes a difference in the tenderness of the meat.
Adelle Kuhlman
Jan 12, 2025This recipe was a lifesaver! My turkey breast came out perfectly juicy and flavorful.
Zoie Kassulke
Jan 1, 2025I added some orange slices to the cavity of the turkey for extra flavor while cooking and it was great!