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Air Fryer Boneless Turkey Breast

October 30, 2020 by Missy Rakes 11 Comments

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This Air Fryer Boneless Turkey Breast is a quick alternative to making a whole bird on Thanksgiving Day. It’s moist and full of delicious flavor making it the perfect, no-fuss holiday main course for your loved ones this holiday season.

A collage of photos including the cooked turkey breast in the air fryer basket and the sliced turkey breast surrounded by fresh herbs.

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Air Fryer Boneless Turkey Breast

Cooking a whole bird for Thanksgiving is a wonderful thing, but some years you just need simple. This recipe uses a boneless turkey breast roast for a no fuss main course on the big day.

It quickly cooks in the air fryer giving it a crisp, roasted outside and a moist and tender middle. I mean, is your mouth watering yet??

You can cook a 3 pound roast in the air fryer in an hour, making it a lightning fast way to get your Thanksgiving dinner on the table. How cool is that?? A regular turkey would take at least two to three times as long to cook in the oven. Everyone will be raving about this delicious way to cook turkey breast that is full of flavor.

Enjoy this quick and easy recipe friends and happy holidays!

Can you Air Fry a Boneless Turkey Breast?

Of course the answer to this question is yes, since that’s what this recipe shows you how to do!

How Long Does it Take to Cook a Boneless Turkey Breast in an Air Fryer?

You can cook a completely thawed boneless turkey breast that weighs 4 lbs or less in about an hour in the air fryer. Make sure the internal temperature of your cooked breast is at least 165 F for safety.

What Ingredients do I Need to Make a Turkey Breast in the Air Fryer?

  • Boneless Turkey Breast
  • Onion Powder
  • Garlic Powder
  • Salt
  • Thyme Leaves (or herb of choice)
  • salt and pepper

What Equipment Do I Need to Make an Air Fryer Boneless Turkey Breast?

  • Air Fryer
  • Meat Thermometer

How to Make a Boneless Turkey Breast in the Air Fryer:

Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees.

Mix dry seasonings together.

Rub turkey breast in oil.

Rub turkey breast on all sides with dry seasonings.

Raw turkey breast sitting in air fryer basket.

Place seasoned breast in the air fryer basket.

Cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour, turning every 15-20 minutes to avoid burning.

Cooking time depends on the wattage of the air fryer. The turkey is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. A meat thermometer should be used to read the temperature.

Cooked turkey breast sitting in air fryer basket.

Allow turkey breast to rest 10 minutes prior to slicing.

Air Fryer Turkey Breast, sliced on a white platter surrounded by fresh herbs.

Want more quick and easy Thanksgiving recipes? Here are a few of our favorites:

  • Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with Lemon and Rosemary
  • Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole
  • Instant Pot Green Beans and Bacon
  • Homemade Dinner Rolls
  • Kentucky Derby Day Pie

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Air Fryer Turkey Breast, sliced on a white platter surrounded by fresh herbs.
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Air Fryer Boneless Turkey Breast

A boneless turkey breast cooked in the air fryer for a crisp outside and a moist center.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 10 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 155kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Meat Thermometer

Ingredients

  • 1 - 3 pound boneless turkey breast roast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon thyme leaves
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees.
  • Mix dry seasonings together.
  • Rub turkey breast in oil.
  • Rub turkey breast on all sides with dry seasonings.
  • Place seasoned breast in the air fryer basket.
  • Cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour, turning every 15-20 minutes to avoid burning.
  • Cooking time depends on the wattage of the air fryer. The turkey is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. A meat thermometer should be used to read the temperature.
  • Allow turkey breast to rest 10 minutes prior to slicing.

Notes

Feel free to change the seasonings to better fit your tastes.
Be sure to check the internal temperature of your cooked breast and make sure it reaches at least 165 F before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 656mg | Potassium: 321mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. Li says

    June 11, 2021 at 11:30 am

    It was very good. I used a small Butterball boneless turkey breast. My husband states this is the only method to fix the turkey. Also, great to use the air fryer in hot weather. Thanks for the recipe. I will use it again and share with friends

    5 stars

    Reply
  2. Li says

    June 11, 2021 at 11:31 am

    It was excellent. I used a small Butterball boneless turkey breast. My husband states this is the only method to fix the turkey. Also, great to use the air fryer in hot weather. Thanks for the recipe. I will use it again and share with friends

    5 stars

    Reply
  3. Jan Boesel says

    July 20, 2021 at 1:45 pm

    When u say turn it, do you mean rotate or flip
    Reply
  4. Colin McGregor says

    November 10, 2021 at 10:42 am

    Do you cook it from frozen or do you have to thaw it first?
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      November 15, 2021 at 10:52 am

      I would thaw it first.
      Reply
  5. Jane says

    November 22, 2021 at 4:36 pm

    Do you take the string off or leave it
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      November 22, 2021 at 5:02 pm

      You can take it off or leave it on.
      Reply
    • Melissa E Boyle says

      November 24, 2022 at 4:47 pm

      Learned the hard way to leave it on. My butterball boneless breast separated into 4 pieces upon removing the netting--ugh!
      Reply
  6. Bruce Anderson says

    November 26, 2021 at 5:53 pm

    The recipe was great. seasonings were perfect. I would suggest mentioning loosen or remove the netting before rubbing the seasonings so the crust doesn't stick to the netting when done. I also infused the turkey with some oil before putting it into the air fryer. it was moist and a great crust. I will use this recipe again.

    5 stars

    Reply
  7. Gay Oswalt says

    February 19, 2022 at 1:50 pm

    This is the best recipe! The turkey breast is moist and the herbs give it an amazing flavor!

    5 stars

    Reply
  8. Lindsay N says

    November 22, 2022 at 11:21 am

    Looking to make this for Thanksgiving. My breast is a little less than a 5 lb boneless turkey breast. Approximately, how long do you expect it to take to cook without netting? I will make sure to check temp, but just trying to time my dishes. Thank you.
    Reply

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