Air Fryer Turkey Breast
This air fryer turkey breast is seasoned with a bold spice rub, brushed with a honey citrus glaze, and cooked until tender with a beautifully caramelized crust. It is simple, quick, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Turkey
- 4 pound turkey breast bone in or boneless
- 1.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon all purpose seasoning
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Turkey Glaze
- ¾ cup orange juice
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup honey
Instructions
- Wash and pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels until the skin is completely dry.
- In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, all purpose seasoning, black pepper, cumin, thyme, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Rub the turkey breast with olive oil, then coat it evenly with the spice mixture.
- Place the turkey breast in the air fryer, breast side up.
- Cook at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
- In a saucepan, warm the orange juice, lemon juice, butter, and honey until smooth and combined.
- After the first 20 minutes, brush the turkey generously with the glaze.
- Turn the turkey breast over, glaze the underside, and return it to the air fryer.
- Cook at 350 degrees for 35 more minutes, glazing every 10 minutes.
- Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees at the thickest part of the meat.
- Transfer the turkey breast to a platter and loosely cover with foil.
- Let it rest for 20 to 30 minutes so the juices settle back into the meat.
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Recipe Tips
Warm the glaze before basting. A warm glaze spreads easier and sticks better, which helps build a shiny, flavorful coating as the turkey cooks.
