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Air Fryer Turkey Breast with Orange Glaze

Savory, juicy, and moist, with orange sweet glaze this turkey breast will delight. A great meal to cook for a smaller group. A nice Thanksgiving turkey breast recipe, or any time.

Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer recipes, air fryer turkey
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4
Calories 125 kcal
Author Sandy Clifton

Ingredients

  • 2-3 pounds Turkey Breast, uncooked
  • ¼ cup Orange Marmalade
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 sprig Fresh Rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon Orange Zest
  • 2 Tablespoons Orange Juice
  • ¼ cup Brown Sugar
  • Use remaining orange for garnish by slicing into thin slices.

Instructions

  1. If the turkey breast comes in a cooking bag, leave it in the cooking bag and place in the air fryer. Set at 350° F and set for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes flip the bagged turkey breast over to the other side and cook for 10 more minutes, then using a meat thermometer, check for doneness. If it isn’t completely cooked, cook for an additional 5 minutes then check again and repeat as necessary.

  2. **If the turkey breast doesn’t come in a cooking bag, then place the turkey breast in foil and wrap tightly. Air fry on 350° F for 20 minutes, then flip the turkey breast still in the tin foil over and air fry for 10 more minutes, open foil and check for doneness. Use a meat thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 160° F. Then let rest for 10 minutes, and temp should read 165° F.

For the Orange Glaze

  1. Combine the orange marmalade, mustard, orange zest, orange juice, brown sugar, and rosemary in a medium saucepan. Bring the glaze to a boil over medium heat, cook for 1 minute, stirring continually.

  2. Remove the turkey from the bag or foil, and place the turkey breast onto a serving plate. Spoon the warm orange glaze over the turkey breast covering the entire surface.

  3. Serve turkey on the serving plate with orange slices and more fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish.

Recipe Notes

  • Time will vary depending on the size of your turkey breast. I recommend a meat thermometer to ensure it’s cooked perfectly. Internal temperature should read 160° F.
  • If you purchase your turkey breast frozen, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before preparation.
  • The Butterball turkey breast comes with a gravy packet that is delicious and saves time.
  • Butterball has oven directions and times on the back, but for an air fryer, the time is greatly reduced.

Storage:

  • Will keep refrigerated in an airtight container or sealed with cling wrap for up to 7 days.
  • Will also freeze well for up to 3 months. To thaw, place in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat on the stove top or in a microwave safe dish.