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.
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!
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
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.
- First, rub turkey breast with the avocado oil. Then sprinkle the turkey breast with spices and fresh herbs.
- 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.
- 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 tsp fresh thyme use 1/2 tsp 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.
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
More turkey recipes you’ll love
- Barbecue Turkey Sliders
- Stuffed Turkey Rollups
- Sheet pan turkey kielbasa
- White wine and herb Thanksgiving turkey
Air Fryer Turkey Breast
Equipment
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
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
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 tsp fresh thyme use 1/2 tsp 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
What size air fryer did you use for this 3-lb turkey breast? Five-quart?
I have this one https://amzn.to/3FheymS
Does the skin darken when done?!
yes it turns golden brown. You can see the before and after pics in the progress section.
Can you use bone in turkey bteast
You can I would just add a few more minutes and then continue adding time until the internal temp is 165F