Thanksgiving is here and so is the season to display some delicious turkey dishes on your table. While you can easily cook a turkey in the oven, how about you make the dish in an air fryer this time to change it up? Believe it or not, you can use an air fryer to easily make your turkey breast with gravy recipe. Have no doubts about the taste and the texture, as it will be a flavorful dish that will be perfect for the occasion. Easy to make and superb in taste, this easy Thanksgiving recipe is a win-win for all.
Ingredients
- 2 1020 grams boneless skin-on turkey breasts
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 large carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 ribs celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 onions, cut into 6 wedges (medium-sized)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon turkey bouillon base
Instructions
- To make the air fryer Thanksgiving recipe, let 1 turkey breast sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Keep the rest in the fridge.
- Meanwhile, take a small bowl, and mix all the other ingredients, like cumin, butter, maple syrup, coriander, paprika, and cinnamon.
- Then, take a large bowl and toss together celery, carrots, and onions with some oil and ½ teaspoon of salt and pepper.
- Now, heat your trusty air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to start cooking the turkey breast.
- Season first turkey breast with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Also, brush half of the butter mixture (about 2 ½ tablespoons) and tie with kitchen twine.
- Now, place the turkey breast in the air fryer, skin side down. Put half of the carrots, celery, and onions around the turkey breast and air-fry for about 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, flip the turkey breast to face skin side up and air-fry again until the internal temperature of the turkey reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (should take about 15 to 20 minutes).
- When done, transfer the turkey to a chopping board. Let it cool down for at least 20 minutes before slicing. Then, transfer the cooked vegetables from the air fryer to the blender and the drippings to a 4-cup liquid measuring cup. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, take out the second turkey breast and let it sit at room temperature. Season it with salt (1 teaspoon) and pepper (½ teaspoon). Brush the turkey with the remaining butter mixture and repeat the whole air-frying process with the remaining vegetables.
- Now, add the second batch of cooked vegetables to the blender with the first batch. Add drippings to the same measuring cup and skim off any fat (you should have 2 to 6 tablespoons of drippings by the end of it).
- Lastly, add enough water to equal about 3 cups and add to the blender. Pour the bouillon base and puree along with it and blend until smooth. Add more water if needed.
- Season with ¼ teaspoon of salt and pepper. Warm the gravy, if needed, and serve with impeccably sliced turkey.
Your air fryer turkey breast recipe is now ready to be served. However, if you don’t have an air fryer and still wish to make this Thanksgiving recipe, try the same using your oven. Serve it with rice or bread, or enjoy the turkey breast as it is, minus the gravy. This is an air fryer dish that you can either serve as the main course or as an appetizer. People of all age groups will surely love the taste of this recipe while you get to enjoy how easy it is to prepare.
So, get the ingredients and enjoy this Thanksgiving recipe with your loved ones this holiday season. Also, do let us know the feedback from your loved ones in the comment section below!
