Get all the flavor of roasted turkey in less time with this air fryer turkey breast. Perfect for when you want a delicious turkey without the hassle of cooking a whole bird. Try this easy air fryer recipe with a split turkey breast for a stress-free meal!
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Additional Time | Total Time | Servings |
| 10 mins | 40 mins | 10 mins | 1 hr | 6 |
This air fryer turkey breast recipe is tender, juicy, full of flavor, and ready in less than an hour.
Air Fryer Turkey Breast Ingredients
Select skin-on, bone-in split turkey breast for this air fryer recipe. You’ll need fresh rosemary, chives, garlic, salt, ground black pepper, and unsalted butter for the herb butter.
How to Make Turkey Breast In the Air Fryer
Below is the full step-by-step recipe, but here’s a brief overview of what to expect from this air-fried turkey breast recipe:
- Prepare the herb butter.
- Pat the turkey dry, then rub butter on both sides and underneath the skin.
- Air fry the turkey breast on both sides.
- Transfer to a platter and cover loosely with aluminum foil to let it rest before serving.
Air Fryer Turkey Breast Cooking Time
In a preheated air fryer at 350°F, cook the turkey breast for approximately 38 minutes (20 minutes on one side, 18 minutes on the other). The turkey is fully cooked when an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone registers 165°F.
What to Serve With Air-Fried Turkey Breast
With this air fryer turkey breast recipe and one of our top-rated 15-minute side dishes, you can have dinner ready in no time. Here are a few of the sides included in the collection:
- Simple Broccolini
- Microwave Sweet Potato Chips
- Balsamic Glazed Carrots
Ingredients
Herb Butter:
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 2¾ pounds skin-on, bone-in split turkey breast
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
Place rosemary, chives, garlic, salt, and pepper on a cutting board. Add thin slices of butter on top of the herbs and seasonings, then mash until well combined.
Step 3
Pat the turkey breast dry and rub the herbed butter on both sides and underneath the skin.
Step 4
Place the turkey in the air fryer basket, skin-side down, and air fry for 20 minutes.
Step 5
Carefully turn the turkey skin-side up and continue frying until an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone reads 165°F (74°C), about 18 minutes more. Transfer to a platter, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and let it rest for 10 minutes. Slice and serve warm.
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