Air fryer turkey breast not only is possible but it’s a simple way to prepare the turkey breast and it still comes out flavorful and juicy with easy clean-up.
Are you craving a juicy and delicious turkey breast that’s perfectly cooked every time? Air fryer turkey breast is a great way to have turkey outside of the holidays. Maybe even during the holidays for a beginning cook or a single person like myself.
By using an air fryer, you can achieve that mouthwatering golden-brown skin while keeping the meat tender and juicy on the inside.
I’ll show you there are little secrets to perfect air fryer turkey breast, it cooks itself. You only need to add this flavorful rub I’ve put together.
How To Make Air Fryer Turkey Breast
Ingredients needed
- Turkey breast (boneless)
- Rub (listed below)
Important tips before starting
- Size is super important in this recipe for the turkey. I fit a 3 pound turkey in my air fryer easily. I would not recommend going higher than that. You do not want the breast touching the heating element.
- There is meat twine that comes with boneless turkey breast. Leave that on, it helps the turkey cook evenly.
Making the turkey breast in the air fryer
- Remove the turkey breast from the packaging and pat dry. In a small bowl, mix together the rub. Then, spread the rub over the turkey. Use all of the rub for the air fryer turkey breast.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350F.
- Place the turkey breast in the preheated air fryer and cook for 55 minutes. Flip the turkey breast halfway through.
- When finished, allow the turkey breast for 15 minutes. Carefully cut and remove the meat twine then slice the turkey breast and serve.
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Air Fryer Turkey Breast
Ingredients
- 3 pound boneless turkey breast
Rub
- 2 tablespoon cooking oil
- 2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Remove the turkey breast from the packaging and pat dry. In a small bowl, mix together the rub. Then, spread the rub over the turkey. Use all of the rub for the air fryer turkey breast.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350℉.
- Place the turkey breast in the preheated air fryer and cook for 55 minutes. Flip the turkey breast halfway through.
- When finished, allow the turkey breast for 15 minutes. Carefully cut and remove the meat twine then slice the turkey breast and serve.
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.