Juicy Air Fryer Turkey Breast Recipe With Honey Orange Glaze

Make this juicy Air Fryer Turkey Breast for Thanksgiving or an easy holiday dinner! Seasoned with herbs and spices, then finished with a delicious honey-orange glaze, this turkey breast comes out tender, flavorful, and beautifully golden. Serve with homemade gravy and your favorite holiday sides.

Course Holiday Dinner, Main Dish, Thanksgiving Dinner

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 57

Total Time 1 7

Servings servings

Calories 566kcal

Author Savory Thoughts

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

Turkey Breast Ingredients

3 ½ Lbs. Turkey Breast; Bone-in or Boneless
1 Tbsp. Parsley Flakes
1 Tbsp. Dried Basil
2 tsp. Paprika
1 ½ tsp. Kosher Salt
½ tsp. Ground Black Pepper
1 ½ tsp. Garlic Powder
1 ½ tsp. Onion Powder
¼ tsp. Ground Cloves
1 tsp. Ground Cumin
½ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes; Optional

Orange Coating Juice (Glaze) Ingredients

¾ Orange Juice
Juice from 1 lemon
2 tbsp. Herb Butter Mixture
½ cup Honey

Homemade Gravy Ingredients

3 tbsp. All-Purpose Flour
1 ½ cup Chicken Broth or you may use vegetable oil
1 tbsp. Herb Butter
Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

Wash and pat dry the turkey breast.
In a small bowl, mix the spices together.
Coat the turkey breast with the spice mixture.
Bone-In Turkey Breast: Place the meat in the air fryer breast up to cook at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
Boneless Turkey Breast: Place the meat in the air fryer basket and cook at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
While the turkey is cooking, prepare the glaze. This step will allow you to be ready to baste the turkey after the 20 minutes are up.
After 20 minutes, baste the turkey with the glaze. Then turn the turkey breast and continue to baste.
Transfer the turkey breast back in the air fryer and cook for an additional 35 minutes at 350 degrees. Baste in every 10 minutes.
Continue to cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted at the thickest part of the meat without touching bone registers 165 degrees F (per FDA regulations)

How To Make Orange Mixture and Homemade Gravy

Prepare the glaze by adding all of the ingredients into a small saucepan.
Bring the mixture to a quick boil then remove from the heat. Set aside to rest. Use to baste the turkey breast.
How To Make Homemade Gravy:
Heat up the herb butter mixture on medium-low heat. Add 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour. Whisk well and slowly add 1 ½ cup chicken broth. Mix well.
Add more liquid if too thick. Continue whisking until smooth and the sauce starts to thicken up. Serve with the turkey.

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Notes

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to cook turkey breast in an air fryer? A 3½-pound turkey breast took approximately 55–65 minutes in my testing, depending on the air fryer. Begin checking the temperature before the estimated cooking time is complete, and continue cooking until the thickest part reaches 165°F.

What temperature should I air fry turkey breast? This recipe uses 350°F. If the outside browns too quickly, reduce the temperature and continue cooking until the turkey is fully cooked.

Can I use frozen turkey breast? Yes, but thaw it completely in the refrigerator before following this recipe. The cooking method and timing are intended for thawed turkey breast.

How do I keep turkey breast from drying out? Avoid overcooking it. Use a meat thermometer, cook until the center reaches 165°F, and allow the turkey to rest before slicing.

Can I make air fryer turkey breast ahead of time? Yes. Cook the turkey, refrigerate leftovers promptly, and reheat with a little broth or gravy to help keep the slices moist.

How do I store leftover turkey? Store cooked turkey in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat leftovers to 165°F.

Additional Notes:

Be mindful of the air fryer you have. Larger air fryers typically holds a 5 lbs. whole chicken. The turkey breast used in this recipe is about 3 ½ lbs.
If you have a larger air fryer, double the ingredients to make it work for you.
Turkey breast cooks for approximately 20 minutes per pound.
If the turkey is browning too quickly, reduce the temperature on the air fryer.

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Calories are estimated per serving.

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