Ninja Foodi Turkey Breast

Total Time:Prep: 25 min. Pressure-Cook: 15 min. + releasing Air-Fry: 15 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Jessica Kunz

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

This Ninja Foodi turkey breast recipe makes some of the most succulent turkey I've ever eaten. High in lean protein, it’s a smart entree for a special occasion. —Jessica Kunz, Springfield, Illinois

Ninja Foodi Turkey Breast

Yield:6 servings
Prep:25 min
Cook:30 min

Ingredients

  • 3 thick-sliced bacon strips
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
  • 1 bone-in turkey breast (3-1/2 to 4 pounds)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
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Directions

  1. Press saute function on a large multi-cooker; select pork setting. Press timer; set to 5 min. Start. Cook bacon until crisp; press cancel. Transfer to paper towels to drain, reserving 1 tablespoon of rendered bacon fat. Finely chop cooled bacon; transfer to a small bowl. Add garlic, sage, rosemary, oregano, thyme, butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Mix thoroughly to form a paste.
  2. Using your fingertips, gently loosen turkey breast skin. Spread paste under skin. Season outside of turkey breast with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Brush turkey all over with reserved bacon fat.
  3. Pour broth into inner pot. Place turkey on wire rack with handles; use handles to lower into inner pot. Lock pressure lid. Select pressure function; set to poultry setting. Press timer; set to 15 minutes. Start.
  4. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. Cover with air frying lid. Press air fry function; select poultry setting. Press timer; set to 15 minutes. Start. Cook until a thermometer inserted in turkey breast reads at least 170°.
  5. Remove turkey from pressure cooker; tent with foil. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Meanwhile, skim fat from the cooking juices. Press saute function; select poultry setting. Press timer; set to 10 minutes. Start.
  6. Bring the cooking juices to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with turkey.