Perfect Turkey Breast Roast in the Air Fryer

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Perfectly cooked turkey breast roast in an air fryer. Comes out juicy, flavorful, and tender.

Submitted by Amanda Jo Peterson Nuckoles
Updated on November 26, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Additional Time:
1 day 8 hrs 35 mins
Total Time:
1 day 9 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 (3 pound) frozen turkey breast roast

  • 2 cups water

  • ⅓ cup kosher salt

  • ⅓ cup brown sugar

  • ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 tablespoons butter, or as needed

  • 1 pinch seasoned salt, or to taste (such as Texas Roadhouse®)

Directions

  1. Thaw frozen turkey breast in the refrigerator for about 24 hours.

  2. Bring water to a boil and stir in kosher salt, brown sugar, and pepper. Remove brine from heat and let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Remove turkey breast from wrapper and leave netting in place if possible. Place turkey into a container and cover with cooled brine; add more water if necessary to completely cover, stirring to ensure brine is mixed with water. Let turkey brine for 8 hours, or overnight, in the refrigerator.

  3. Preheat an air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.

  4. Remove turkey and discard the brine. Pat turkey dry. Rub with butter and coat with seasoned salt and pepper.

  5. Cook turkey in the preheated air fryer for 15 minutes; turn, remove netting, and season once more. Reduce temperature to 360 degrees F (182 degrees C). Continue to cook for 20 minutes, turning after 15 minutes. Increase temperature to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C), turn, and cook until no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes more. Remove turkey and let rest for about 5 minutes before cutting and serving.

Recipe Tips

Any seasoning you like will work for this.

Spray the turkey a couple of times during cooking with a butter or oil cooking spray — this will help keep the seasoning on the turkey.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

348 Calories
5g Fat
12g Carbs
59g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 348
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 174mg 58%
Sodium 5235mg 228%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 59g 119%
Calcium 39mg 3%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 598mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.