Air Fryer Boneless Turkey Breast

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

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?

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.

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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 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 155kcal

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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13 Comments

  1. 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

  2. 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

    1. Learned the hard way to leave it on. My butterball boneless breast separated into 4 pieces upon removing the netting--ugh!
  3. 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

  4. 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.
  5. Hi, thanks for sharing your recipe. I was wondering if I could use the “roast setting” on my air fryer to make this recipe? Is there a difference in just air fryer and roast settings? Thanks in advance for your reply, have a great weekend. June

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