Air Fryer Magic: Butter-Roasted Turkey Paradise!

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 40 minutes | Servings: 8

Get ready to dazzle your taste buds with a culinary performance that turns the humble turkey into the star of the show! Whether you’re orchestrating a Friendsgiving feast or prepping for a week of sandwich delights, this fail-safe air fryer recipe is your ticket to becoming the culinary hero of the holiday season.

Ingredients for Air Fryer Butter-Roasted Turkey Spectacle:

• 5 to 6 pounds bone-in turkey breast, rib bones removed*
• 1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature
• 1 tablespoon minced parsley
• 1 tablespoon sage
• 1 tablespoon minced thyme
• 1 teaspoon minced rosemary
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Behind the Scenes of Culinary Marvel:

1. Grand Opening Act: Preheat and Set the Stage:
   • The curtain rises as you preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, setting the stage for a culinary extravaganza.
2. Herb-Infused Butter Bliss:
   • Backstage, mix up the magic potion – a concoction of softened butter, minced parsley, sage, thyme, rosemary, lemon zest, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
3. Under-the-Skin Massage:
   • Give the turkey a spa treatment by gently massaging one-third of the herb-infused butter under the skin, ensuring every bite is a flavor explosion.
4. Outside Elegance:
   • The turkey gets a red-carpet treatment with the remaining herb-infused butter, creating a flavorful crust that promises a taste sensation.
5. Air Fryer Ballet:
   • The turkey takes center stage, pirouetting in the air fryer basket, as the first 20 minutes unfold at 350 degrees.
6. Drippings Symphony:
   • Collect the drippings like a maestro using a turkey baster. The turkey performs a skin-side-down dance for the next 20 minutes.
7. Temperature Encore:
   • The temperature check takes center stage, aiming for a harmonious range of 155 to 160 degrees. Baste with extra drippings for a temperature crescendo.
8. Crispy Culmination:
   • Watch in awe as the skin achieves a crispy finale, and the turkey hits an internal temperature of 165 degrees, ensuring a standing ovation for texture and flavor.
9. Resting Ovation:
   • The turkey takes a well-deserved rest on a cutting board, tented loosely with foil, as the audience eagerly awaits the grand carving.
10. Juices Unveiled:
    • While the turkey rests, unveil the hidden treasures – flavorful juices from the air fryer. Pour them into a measuring cup, let the magic settle, ladle off the rising grease, strain the drippings, and present the culinary masterpiece.

Note: Ensure the turkey breast fits into the air fryer; trim the rib bones as needed to fit it entirely into the basket.