Perfect Turkey Breast Roast in the Air Fryer
This brined turkey breast roast cooks up in the air fryer with a juicy interior and a well-seasoned, golden crust. A touch of brown sugar in the brine balances the savory spices, while butter adds richness and helps the skin crisp. Perfect Turkey Breast Roast in the Air Fryer is ideal for Thanksgiving or a cozy weeknight meal when you want big flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Perfect Turkey Breast Roast in the Air Fryer, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 36 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 35
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Thaw the frozen turkey breast in the refrigerator for about 24 hours.
- 2
Bring water to a boil and stir in the kosher salt, brown sugar, and pepper. Remove the brine from the heat and let it cool completely, about 30 minutes. Take the turkey breast out of the wrapper, leaving the netting on if possible. Place the turkey in a container and cover it with the cooled brine; add more water if needed to fully submerge it, stirring to make sure the brine is mixed with the water. Let the turkey brine in the refrigerator for 8 hours, or overnight.
- 3
Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C) following the manufacturer's instructions.
- 4
Remove the turkey and discard the brine. Pat the turkey dry. Rub it with butter and coat with seasoned salt and pepper.
- 5
Cook the turkey in the preheated air fryer for 15 minutes; turn it, remove the netting, and season again. Reduce the temperature to 360 degrees F (182 degrees C). Continue cooking for 20 minutes, turning after 15 minutes. Increase the temperature to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C), turn, and cook until it is no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes more. Remove the turkey and let it rest for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Calories 342.77 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 40.82 g Good Source 82%
- Carbohydrate 23.89 g 9%
- Total Fat 10.3 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 2.69 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 112.51 mg High 38%
- Sodium 2193.74 mg High 95%
- Dietary Fiber 2.58 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 14.25 g --
- Added Sugars 3.32 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 19.59 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 3.14 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 71.62 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 13.93 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Perfect Turkey Breast Roast in the Air Fryer is made with 7 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Butter, and Salt. Each serving provides about 342.77 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Perfect Turkey Breast Roast in the Air Fryer made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Butter, Salt, Seasoned Salt. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Perfect Turkey Breast Roast in the Air Fryer?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 342.77 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Perfect Turkey Breast Roast in the Air Fryer easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Perfect Turkey Breast Roast in the Air Fryer healthy?
- Perfect Turkey Breast Roast in the Air Fryer has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 342.77 calories and 40.82 g of protein, or 82% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2193.74 mg (95% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.69 g (13% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.32 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, 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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