This Air Fryer Turkey Breast recipe makes it possible to make a turkey on any day, not just Thanksgiving. It turns out moist and juicy!
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This Air Fryer Turkey Breast recipe makes it possible to make a turkey on any day, not just Thanksgiving. It only takes 5 minutes to prep your turkey breasts and they can be cooked in the air fryer within 30-50 minutes. It turns out moist and juicy and cooks in a fraction of the time it takes to cook it in the oven. So delicious!
Why We Love This Air Fryer Turkey Breast Recipe
- Quick and easy to make -the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.
- Delicious turkey breast recipe -the flavors in the seasoning are amazing!
- Moist and juicy – never dried out inside
- Deep brown golden skin
- Cooks in a fraction of the time than in the oven.
- Pairs well with any side dish -from potatoes to veggies.
- Easy air fryer recipe for beginners.
Ingredients
- Salted butter
- Garlic salt
- Onion powder
- Dried thyme
- Dried rosemary
- Boneless turkey breast
- Minced parsley
Substitutions and Additions
- DRIED THYME: There are a number of different herbs you could use for seasoning instead. Feel free to try oregano, parsley, basil, etc.
- SALTED BUTTER: You can use unsalted butter, especially since the garlic salt is providing some of the extra saltiness.
- BONELESS TURKEY BREAST: The time needed in the air fryer will depend on the size of turkey breast you get. The best way to determine if it is cooked through is using a meat thermometer. You can substitute turkey breast tenderloin or chicken breast for this recipe, but the time needed to cook it will be much less.
How to Make a Turkey Breast in the Air Fryer
Making this recipe in the air fryer is a total game-changer. You will see how quick it is to put together and bake your turkey breast. The total cook time will depend on the size of your turkey breast, but this recipe will be ready in under an hour total.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees.
- Combine butter, garlic salt, onion powder, thyme, and rosemary.
- Generously coat the turkey breast with the seasoning mixture.
Pro-Tip: I like to use my hands to do this, but you could also use a pastry brush or spoon. - Place the turkey in the air fryer with the skin side down.
- Cook for 15-25 minutes on each side.
Pro-Tip: The total time cooking depends on the size of your turkey breast. I used 3-lb turkey breast and it took 50 minutes total to cook.
- Let the turkey rest for 10 minutes before removing it from the air fryer.
- Plate and serve!
Storage Tips
- To Store: Place any leftovers in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- To Freeze: You can freeze leftovers for 1-2 months. Do so, in a freezer safe bag or airtight container, once the turkey has fully cooled.
- To Reheat: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. You can reheat in the air fryer for a great crunch!
Other Easy Air Fryer Recipes
Air Fryer Turkey Breast
Serves — 4
This Air Fryer Turkey Breast recipe makes it possible to make a turkey on any day, not just Thanksgiving. It turns out moist and juicy!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Ingredients
- ¼ cup (½ stick) salted butter softened
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ¾ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp dried rosemary
- 2-3 pound boneless turkey breast
- minced parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Combine the softened butter, garlic salt, onion powder, dried thyme, and dried rosemary in a shallow bowl. Stir together until fully incorporated.
- Generously coat the turkey breast with the seasoned butter (I used my hands, but you can use a firm pastry brush or a spoon). Place turkey in the air fryer, skin side down.
- Cook for 15-25 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. This time will be really dependent on the size of your turkey breast (I used a 3 pound turkey breast and it took me about 50 minutes total).
- Let rest for 10 minutes before removing it from the air fryer and slicing.
- Plate and serve with minced parsley as a garnish, optional.
Notes
Storage:
- To Store: Place any leftovers in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- To Freeze: You can freeze leftovers for 1-2 months. Do so, in a freezer safe bag or airtight container, once the turkey has fully cooled.
- To Reheat: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. You can reheat in the air fryer for a great crunch!
Nutrition Info
Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 1150mg | Potassium: 559mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 407IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg
