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Air Fryer Herbed Turkey Breast

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Tablespoon Kitchens
Updated Nov 6, 2019
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Perfect for holidays and just as good for weeknights, this air-fried turkey breast is exactly portioned for a smaller Thanksgiving feast or an easy dinner for two. Whether you’re trying to cut back on grease, you want to keep temperatures down in your kitchen or you just need another excuse to flex your mad air fryer skills, this holiday recipe has what you need.

Air Fryer Herbed Turkey Breast

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 1 hr 30 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 6
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  • 1 bone-in skin-on turkey breast half (2 to 2 1/2 lb), patted dry
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh sage leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Cut 8-inch round of parchment paper; place in bottom of air fryer basket. Spray with cooking spray.
  • Step 
    2
    Rub softened butter on all sides of turkey breast; season with salt, herbs and pepper. Place skin side up in basket of air fryer.
  • Step 
    3
    Set to 325°F; cook 30 minutes. Using tongs, carefully turn breast over. Cook 27 to 32 minutes or until internal temperature is at least 165°F. Remove from basket; let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

150 Calories
7g Total Fat
21g Protein
0g Total Carbohydrate
0g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
150
Calories from Fat
70
Total Fat
7g
11%
Saturated Fat
2 1/2g
13%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
65mg
21%
Sodium
360mg
15%
Potassium
140mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
0g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
0g
Protein
21g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 3 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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