Air Fryer Turkey Breast

A sliced turkey breast with rosemary and cranberries around it.

Learn how to make an Air Fryer Turkey Breast with this simple & easy recipe tutorial! Make a seasoned turkey breast in a fraction of the time with this easy air fryer method and only a few ingredients. Boneless turkey breast with crispy skin is a great option for a smaller Thanksgiving crowd or for an easy weeknight dinner for the family.

Course Air Fryer, Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer turkey breast

Prep Time 13

Cook Time 40

Resting Time 40

Total Time 1 33

Servings

Calories 294kcal

Author Jessica - Together as Family

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

3 pound boneless turkey breast
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 garlic clove (minced or pressed)
fresh rosemary sprigs (for garnish)

Instructions

Prep : Remove the turkey from the fridge and allow to rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
^{* If the turkey is frozen, make sure to let it thaw completely before making this recipe. You need to be}^{using a thawed turkey}^{for the 30 minute time. Not frozen.}
3 pound boneless turkey breast
In a small bowl combine the olive oil, poultry seasoning, kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic clove with a whisk.
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 garlic clove
Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F.
^{* Some air fryers don't have the preheat option, so if yours doesn't then skip this step.}
Rub the olive oil mixture all over the turkey breast to coat it thoroughly on both sides.
^{* If the turkey breast has a mesh netting on it, leave it on as it's oven-safe and will help the turkey hold its shape while cooking.}
Place the turkey breast, skin side down, into the air fryer basket. Cook for 20 minutes. Carefully flip the turkey breast and cook for an additional 30-40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
Remove the turkey from the air fryer and allow it to rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Cut the mesh netting off of the turkey breast before carving and slicing. Garnish with rosemary sprigs. Enjoy!
fresh rosemary sprigs

Notes

Use An Instant Read Thermometer or Meat Thermometer : The only way to ensure that the turkey is not overcooked, or undercooked, is to use a thermometer to check for the safe internal temperature. It needs to be at least 165 degrees F for safe consuming.

Season The Turkey : The best way to get juicy meat and tender meat is to make sure that you thoroughly rub the olive oil seasoning blend on both sides of the turkey breast. This will also help achieve crispy skin too!

Dry The Turkey : After the turkey has sat at room temperature for 30 minutes, be sure to take paper towels and dab both sides of the turkey dry. This will help the oil blend stick and soak into the turkey.

Use A Thawed Turkey Breast and Not Frozen : This recipe is not designed for a frozen turkey breast. If it is frozen, make sure to thaw it in the refrigerator for at least 24-48 hours before you plan to make the recipe. In addition, you will also need to plan for the 30 minutes for the turkey to sit out at room temperature.

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