Description
Succulent air fryer herb-butter turkey breast brings Mediterranean herbs and rich buttery flavors to your holiday table. Crispy exterior and juicy interior make this elegant main course a simple yet impressive centerpiece you’ll want to serve again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 bone-in turkey breast (4–5 pounds), with skin on
- 0.25 cup (57 grams / 2 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
Herb and Seasoning Blend:
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon dried sage
- 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Aromatic Base:
- 1 small shallot, minced
Instructions
- Craft a luscious herb-butter blend by thoroughly combining softened butter with finely chopped shallot, dried thyme, sage, rosemary, garlic powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground pepper into a harmonious, fragrant mixture.
- Gently separate the turkey breast skin from the meat, creating a delicate pocket without tearing, which will serve as a perfect channel for the aromatic herb butter to penetrate deeply.
- Generously massage the prepared herb butter underneath the skin, ensuring complete coverage, then delicately spread the remaining mixture across the exterior surface of the turkey breast for maximum flavor infusion.
- Preheat the air fryer to 360°F, carefully positioning the seasoned turkey breast inside the basket, positioning it to allow optimal air circulation and even cooking.
- Rotate the turkey breast every 15 minutes during the cooking process, monitoring its progress and promoting uniform browning and consistent internal temperature.
- Verify doneness by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest portion, confirming the internal temperature has reached a safe 165°F, which guarantees perfectly cooked, juicy meat.
- Remove the turkey breast from the air fryer and let it rest peacefully for 10 minutes, allowing the succulent juices to redistribute and settle, creating a tender, flavorful final result.
Notes
- Butter blending transforms ordinary ingredients into a flavor-packed coating that’ll make your turkey sing with herbal goodness.
- Skin loosening technique ensures maximum herb butter penetration, creating a moisture-locked masterpiece that’ll have everyone asking for your secret.
- Resting the meat after cooking allows delicious juices to redistribute, guaranteeing each slice is as succulent and tender as the last bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg