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Air Fryer Turkey Breast

Published: Nov 24, 2024 ยท Modified: Dec 13, 2024 by Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... 6 Comments

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Make juicy turkey breast in your air fryer in less than 50 minutes! This boneless turkey breast is perfect for hosting smaller Thanksgiving gatherings. It's super easy to make even if you're a beginner in the kitchen.

sliced turkey breast with golden brown skin with fresh sage and rosemary

Air Fryer Turkey Breast

I made this air fryer turkey breast recipe before Thanksgiving, because I wanted to see if it would be a viable option for having Thanksgiving at a campground. My family will be spending turkey day with me in my Cedar Creek fifth wheel along the St Johns River. None of us really wanted to cook a whole turkey.

So this will be a first! I've already been testing even more air fryer recipes because it's so portable and makes cooking a breeze. Literally you're making juicy turkey breast in a fraction of the time!

Honestly I bet you could make an entire Thanksgiving dinner with your air fryer! But if you're looking for a more traditional turkey recipe, check out this Butterball turkey breast recipe, this Convection Oven Turkey, Cajun Turkey Recipe, this easy roasted turkey recipe or this Herb Roasted Turkey.

sliced turkey breast with golden brown skin with fresh sage and rosemary

Ingredients

  • boneless turkey breast (thawed) - I got a 3 pound frozen turkey breast from Aldis
  • avocado oil or olive oil
  • fresh sage
  • fresh rosemary
  • fresh thyme
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper
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How to make a turkey breast in an air fryer

If you love crispy skin and juicy meat, then you're gonna love this easy air fryer turkey breast recipe. Made with simple ingredients that you can find at your local grocery store.

  1. First, rub turkey breast with the avocado oil. Then sprinkle the turkey breast with spices and fresh herbs. 
  2. Next, place the turkey breast in the air fryer basket skin side up. Cook at 370F for 20 minutes. Then flip the turkey breast and cook for an additional 20 minutes. Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. Mine was at 140F so I flipped it again and cooked for an additional 5 minutes until it reached 165F.
  3. Transfer the turkey breast to a cutting board. Let the turkey rest for 5-10 minutes before carving.

Recipe notes and substitutions

  • If you don't have fresh herbs on hand you can replace them with dry seasonings but half of the amount. Example, instead of 1 teaspoon fresh thyme use ยฝ teaspoon dried thyme
  • Don't skip on the resting time, if you carve the turkey breast without waiting it can become dry.
  • Optional, you can blot the boneless breast with paper towels to make the oil and herbs stick better
  • If you want to make this recipe even easier, try seasoning the turkey breast with poultry seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • Store leftover turkey breast in an airtight container, they're perfect for an easy weeknight meal.
sliced turkey breast with golden brown skin with fresh sage and rosemary

What to serve with turkey breast

If you're like me and you're camping for Thanksgiving check out some of these air fryer side dishes which are great options for making Thanksgiving away from home. It'll be the easiest way to have a holiday meal away from the house without going out to eat! And don't forget to make this easy cranberry sauce to serve!

  • Air fryer Spaghetti Squash
  • Air fryer frozen Brussel sprouts or cast iron Brussels sprouts with bacon
  • Air fryer broccolini
  • Air fryer green beans
  • Air fryer cauliflower
  • Air fryer mashed potatoes
  • Air fryer sweet potato casserole
sliced turkey breast with golden brown skin with fresh sage and rosemary

More turkey recipes you'll love

  • Barbecue Turkey Sliders
  • Stuffed Turkey Rollups
  • Sheet pan turkey kielbasa
  • White wine and herb Thanksgiving turkey

If you have any leftover turkey breast, why not make this Leftover Turkey and Stuffing Casserole.

sliced turkey breast with golden brown skin with fresh sage and rosemary

Air Fryer Turkey Breast

Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian
Air fryer turkey breast comes out super juicy and is ready in less than 50 minutes! This boneless turkey breast is perfect for hosting small Thanksgiving gatherings. Bonus, it's super easy to make even if you're a novice in the kitchen.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Entree
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 328 kcal

Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds boneless turkey breast thawed
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ยฝ teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions
 

  • Rub the turkey breast with avocado oil. Then sprinkle the turkey breast with spices and fresh herbs.
  • Place the turkey breast in the air fryer skin side up. Cook at 370F for 20 minutes.
  • Then flip the turkey breast and cook for an additional 20 minutes. Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. Mine was at 140F so I slipped it again and cooked for an additional 5 minutes until it reached 165F.
  • Let the turkey rest for 5-10 minutes before carving.

Notes

  • If you don't have fresh herbs on hand you can replace them with dry seasonings but half of the amount. Example, instead of 1 teaspoon fresh thyme use ยฝ teaspoon dried thyme
  • Don't skip on the resting time, if you carve the turkey breast without waiting it can become dry.
  • Optional, you can blot the boneless breast with paper towels to make the oil and herbs stick better
  • If you want to make this recipe even easier, try seasoning the turkey breast with poultry seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • Store leftover turkey breast in an airtight container, they're perfect for an easy weeknight meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 328kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 59gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 1026mgPotassium: 672mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 86IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
Keyword air fryer boneless turkey breast, easy turkey breast recipe
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Air fryer turkey breast sliced on a plate, garnished with fresh rosemary and sage.

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  1. Bev

    November 16, 2021 at 2:48 pm

    What size air fryer did you use for this 3-lb turkey breast? Five-quart?

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    • Lara

      November 16, 2021 at 3:23 pm

      I have this one https://amzn.to/3FheymS

      Reply
  2. R

    November 17, 2021 at 3:08 pm

    Does the skin darken when done?!

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    • Lara

      November 18, 2021 at 8:59 am

      yes it turns golden brown. You can see the before and after pics in the progress section.

      Reply
  3. Carol Yankanich

    November 18, 2021 at 10:01 am

    Can you use bone in turkey bteast

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    • Lara

      November 19, 2021 at 3:35 pm

      You can I would just add a few more minutes and then continue adding time until the internal temp is 165F

      Reply

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