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Air Fryer Turkey Breast

Published on October 12, 2020 by Kristin Maxwell | 2 Comments

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Air Fryer Turkey Breast comes out tender and juicy and so flavorful. Roasting a turkey in the air fryer keeps your oven free for cooking the sides or keeps it off so you can have turkey year round, even during the hot summer months.

white platter, rosemary, cranberries, sliced turkey breast, fork

There are tons of great sides to serve with turkey, but some of our favorites are Green Bean Casserole, Cheesy Mashed Potatoes and Cranberry Orange Sauce.

Air Fryer Turkey Breast

Most grocery stores sell turkey breast year round, not just at the holidays, and if not fresh then frozen. If you’re having a smaller Thanksgiving this year, it’s great for feeding just a few people. It’s also the perfect size for a week’s worth of sandwiches or for adding a few people to the holiday dinner table without having to cook a second turkey.

Cooking in the air fryer is a great way to get a flavorful juicy turkey without heating up your kitchen or while keeping your oven free for mom’s Sweet Potato Casserole!

sliced turkey breast, fork, white platter

What size Turkey Breast Should I Buy?

When cooking a turkey breast in the air fryer, you can use either bone-in or boneless. Each will give you roughly the same amount of meat and take about the same amount of time to cook. If you want skin, go with bone-in.

For this recipe, I used a Butterball turkey breast that’s readily available at most grocery stores. It’s a boneless half breast that’s roughly 3 pounds and will feed approximately 4-6 people with a couple of sides, or up to 8 people with small portions and lots of side dishes.

How to Cook a Turkey Breast in an Air Fryer

This easy recipe makes the best, juiciest and most flavorful turkey breast. I was surprised by how much juicier the meat was compared to cooking it in the oven! There are 3 simple steps and your entree is done in less than an hour.

  1. Season. Rub olive oil all over the turkey this helps to keep it juicy and moist and also helps the seasonings stick. Rub in some salt and pepper, garlic powder, rosemary and paprika.
  2. Air fry. Preheat your air fryer if it needs it and roast for 20 minutes on each side, or until the internal temp is 160 degrees.
  3. Rest. Transfer the turkey breast to a cutting board and tent loosely with foil. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

I tested this recipe with a boneless, skin-on breast, a bone-in skin-on breast, as well as a boneless and skinless breast. If you are leaving the skin on, be sure to rub the seasonings under the skin as well. Cooking times were roughly the same for each one.

collage of two images - turkey breast in an air fryer basket

What Temperature Should Turkey be Cooked to?

All meat should be cooked to its optimal temperature for food safety. The internal temperature of your air fryer turkey breast should come to at least 165 degrees. You can remove it at 155-160 and let it rest on a cutting board, covered with foil. As it sits it keeps cooking and the temp will rise to 165 degrees.

Air Fryer Turkey Breast Recipe Notes

  • You will need to completely thaw your turkey breast before you cook it. Do this in the refrigerator for 48 hours. Do not thaw turkey in the sink!
  • Use leftover turkey breast meat in turkey casserole, sandwiches and soups.
  • Serve air fryer turkey breast with turkey gravy and your favorite side dishes. There won’t be a lot of liquid from the meat, so I recommend purchasing a package of turkey stock – most stores carry it in the soup aisle.

gravy boat, gravy, sliced turkey breast, cranberry

More Ways to Cook Turkey

  • Roasted Turkey Breast – How to roast a turkey breast in the oven
  • Thanksgiving turkey – how to roast a perfectly juicy and tender whole turkey in the oven with tons of tips and tricks.
  • Instant Pot Turkey Breast – Make a tender and juicy turkey breast in your pressure cooker. This will give you a great turkey but won’t crisp the skin.
  • Turkey Tetrazzini Casserole – a great way to use up leftover turkey.

Air Fryer Turkey Breast

Kristin Maxwell
Learn how to make the most tender and juicy air fryer turkey breast. Includes tips for boneless or bone-in, and with or without the skin.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Rest 10 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Calories 273 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pound boneless turkey breast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

  • Rub turkey breast with olive oil on all sides.
  • In a small bowl, combine the salt, garlic powder, rosemary, paprika and pepper.
  • Pat the seasonings into the turkey breast.
  • Place the turkey breast in the basket of an air fryer.
  • Cook at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • Flip the turkey breast over and cook for an additional 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reads 165.
  • Allow the turkey breast to rest 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Thaw your turkey in the fridge for 24-48 hours. Not in the sink!
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Use for soups, casseroles, sandwiches and salads. Freeze for up to 6 months. 
  • To make turkey gravy, plan to purchase a package of turkey stock. 

Nutrition

Calories: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 49gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 855mgPotassium: 555mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 127IUCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
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About Kristin Maxwell

Kristin Maxwell is the creator and main recipe developer, writer, and photographer of Yellow Bliss Road. A self-taught cook and self-appointed foodie, she specializes in easy, flavorful and approachable recipes for any home cook. Read more about Kristin HERE.

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  1. Traci says

    January 7, 2021 at 1:00 pm

    This is a great recipe! First time trying turkey in air fryer and it turned out great!

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    • Kristin says

      January 9, 2021 at 10:54 pm

      Thank you Traci, and thanks for stopping by.

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