Air Fryer Turkey Breast
This Air Fryer Turkey Breast delivers 1g protein and 78 calories per serving — use it as a low-calorie base to stack with higher-protein sides. Quick-preps 6 servings on the stovetop, making it efficient for calorie-controlled cutting phases. Pair with rice and vegetables to build complete meals without excess calories derailing your deficit.
Ingredients
- •Turkey Breast, Bone-In, Skin-On
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Garlic(120g)
- •2 teaspoons kosher salt
- •Rosemary, Fresh(10g)
- •Sage, Fresh(10g)
- •Thyme, Fresh(5g)
- •1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- •Mustard, Dijon(5g)
Dijon mustard — Grey Poupon or store brand. Spicier than yellow mustard.
Instructions
- 1Remove the turkey from the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. With paper towels, pat the turkey very dry.
- 2When ready to cook, preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F for at least 5 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, garlic, salt, rosemary, sage, thyme, black pepper, and mustard until evenly blended.
- 3Rub all over the turkey.
- 4Place the turkey in the air fryer basket, skin-side down (see notes if using a turkey with the ribs still attached). Cook for 20 minutes, then slide out the basket and carefully flip the turkey over.
- 5Continue cooking for 30 to 50 minutes more, until an instant read thermometer inserted at the thickest part of the meat without touching bone registers 155 degrees F (poultry is considered cooked per the FDA at 165 degrees F, but its temperature will rise as it rests. DO NOT OVERCOOK or it will be dry). Boneless turkey breast in the netting will take longer than bone-in turkey breast without netting. Remove the turkey to a cutting board and cover with foil. Let rest at least 15 minutes.
- 6To carve, cut each side of the breast away from the bone by running a large, sharp knife along and down each side of the breast bone using long, even strokes. Continue down the breast, following along the whole bone.
- 7Lift the meat away in one large piece, then place it flat on the cutting board and cut crosswise into slices.
- 8Repeat on the other side of the breast. Pull the remaining meat away from the bone and slice. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition — Per Serving
78
calories
1g
protein
5g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 7g
- Saturated fat
- 0.8g
- Sodium
- 15 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.8g
6 servings per batch · ~30g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Air Fryer Turkey Breast have per serving?
Each serving contains only 1g of protein with 78 calories, so this is not a protein-forward recipe on its own. You'll want to pair this with a separate protein source to hit your daily macros effectively.
How long does Air Fryer Turkey Breast take to cook?
Quick prep time on the stovetop produces 6 servings per batch, making it efficient for larger meal prep sessions. This batch size allows you to prepare a week's worth of a supporting carb or vegetable component.
Is Air Fryer Turkey Breast good for fat loss?
At 78 calories and minimal protein per serving, this works as a low-calorie filler or side rather than a primary protein source for fat loss. You'll need to combine it with a dedicated protein option like chicken breast or lean ground meat to support your macros.
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