Air Fryer Turkey Breast
Air Fryer Turkey Breast delivers juicy meat under crackling, herb-kissed skin thanks to a rich butter rub with rosemary, chives, and garlic. The air fryer locks in moisture while rendering the skin beautifully crisp, making it a standout centerpiece for weeknight dinners or a streamlined holiday spread. Serve warm after a brief rest for succulent slices with balanced savory notes.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air Fryer Turkey Breast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactGood
- 71 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 1
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Place rosemary, chives, garlic, salt, and pepper on a cutting board. Slice the butter thinly over the herbs and seasonings, then mash together until well combined.
- 3
Pat the turkey breast dry and rub the herbed butter on both sides and under the skin.
- 4
Set the turkey in the air fryer basket, skin-side down, and air fry for 20 minutes.
- 5
Turn the turkey skin-side up carefully and continue frying until an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 18 minutes more. Move to a platter and tent with aluminum foil; let rest for 10 minutes. Slice and serve warm.
- Calories 275.5 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 40.89 g Good Source 82%
- Carbohydrate 0.43 g 0%
- Total Fat 11.0 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 5.06 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 103.17 mg High 34%
- Sodium 730.11 mg High 32%
- Dietary Fiber 0.17 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.02 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 4.07 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.75 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 10.48 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 33.36 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 2.73 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Air Fryer Turkey Breast is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bone In Turkey Breast, Fresh Chives, and Fresh Rosemary. Each serving provides about 275.5 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air Fryer Turkey Breast made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bone-In Turkey Breast, Fresh Chives, Fresh Rosemary, Minced Garlic. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air Fryer Turkey Breast?
- About 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 275.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air Fryer Turkey Breast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Air Fryer Turkey Breast healthy?
- Air Fryer Turkey Breast has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 275.5 calories and 40.89 g of protein, or 82% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 730.11 mg (32% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.06 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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