Air Fryer Turkey Breast Recipe - Skinnytaste (2024)

FAQs

How long does it take to air fry a turkey? ›

Cook 45-60 minutes, about 7-10 minutes per pound, until a food thermometer inserted registers 165° F.

Layer roasting rack on top and place turkey breast with the skin up on a roasting tray. Roast. Roast in a 450F preheated oven for 25 minutes, until the skin is golden brown, then lower the oven temperature to 350 F and loosely cover the turkey with aluminum foil.

To achieve a perfectly golden, juicy turkey, let the bird spend time both covered and uncovered in the oven. We recommend covering your bird for most of the cooking time to prevent it from drying out; then, during the last 30 minutes or so of cooking, remove the cover so the skin crisps in the hot oven.

Absolutely yes! The hot circulating air really cooks the skin to a nice crisp and at the same time, keeps the turkey juicy on the inside without drying it out. The temperature is low enough to cook the turkey all the way through and keep it juicy, while still maintaining a nice crisp on the outside.

Once the turkey is fully submerged, turn the burner back on and monitor the temperature until it reaches 350°F. Adjust the heat as necessary throughout frying to maintain an oil temperature of 350°F. 5. Fry until the turkey reaches 165°F.

It's best for the meat to be at room temperature when placed in the cooker. Generally, you can expect it to take approximately 10 minutes per pound.

The cooking time for a turkey in an oil-less fryer varies depending on the size of the turkey. As a general guideline, it takes approximately 8-10 minutes per pound.

It doesn't matter if you're roasting, frying, or smoking your turkey, there's no need to give it a rinse unless you've brined it (more on that below). Cooking the turkey kills any bacteria, but washing a turkey before you cook it opens the door to dangerous cross contamination.

Should I cover my turkey breast with foil? ›

To Cover Or Not To Cover

So, yes, you do want to cover the turkey with foil to give it a chance to roast without getting dry. But then, towards the end of the cook time, remove the foil so the skin—the best part in this writer's opinion—gets a chance to crisp up.

Breast Side Down. The main difference between how my mother makes her turkey and everyone else is to cook it breast side down. By cooking the turkey this way, the juices from the cooking turkey fall into the breast while the turkey cooks, resulting in the most succulent breast imaginable.

We recommend roasting turkey at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 13 minutes per pound for an unstuffed turkey. We've done the math for you — check out the chart below to determine both turkey cook times and estimated servings (with leftovers!).

Your turkey will cook more evenly and faster if you start it out at room temperature so remove the turkey from the refrigerator 1 hour before roasting. If you plan to stuff your turkey, wait until you're ready to put it in the oven before putting the stuffing in the turkey.

If the bird is too cramped, or touching the sides, you won't get an even roast and you could even increase your risk of food poisoning from the meat not being cooked properly. As a guide, and in my experience, a bird that weighs around 9-10 pounds or less can fit in most family-size air fryers.