This air fryer turkey breast recipe is tender, juicy, flavorful, and ready in under an hour.
Air Fryer Turkey Breast Ingredients
Choose skin-on, bone-in split turkey breast for this air fryer recipe. For the herb butter, you’ll need fresh rosemary, fresh chives, fresh garlic, salt, ground black pepper, and unsalted butter.
How to Make Turkey Breast In the Air Fryer
You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this air-fried turkey breast recipe:
- Make the herb butter.
- Pat the turkey dry and rub with butter on both sides and under the skin.
- Air fry the turkey breast on both sides.
- Transfer to a platter and let rest under an aluminum foil tent before serving.
How Long to Cook Turkey Breast In the Air Fryer
In an air fryer preheated to 350 degrees F, the turkey breast should be done after about 38 minutes (20 minutes on one side, 18 minutes on the other). You’ll know the turkey is fully cooked when an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone reads 165 degrees F.
What to Serve With Air-Fried Turkey Breast
With this air fryer turkey breast recipe and one of our Top-Rated Side Dish Recipes Ready in 15 Minutes, you’ll have dinner on the table in a snap. Here are a few of the sides you’ll find in the collection:
Editorial contributions by Corey Williams
Ingredients
Herb Butter:
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1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
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1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh chives
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1 teaspoon finely minced fresh garlic
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½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
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2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
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2 ¾ pounds skin-on, bone-in split turkey breast
Directions
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Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Place rosemary, chives, garlic, salt, and pepper onto a cutting board. Cut butter into thin slices on top of herbs and seasonings and mash until well blended.
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Pat turkey breast dry and rub with herbed butter on both sides and under the skin.
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Place turkey into the air fryer basket, skin-side down, and air fry for 20 minutes.
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Turn turkey to skin-side up carefully and continue frying until an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 18 minutes more. Transfer to a platter and tent with aluminum foil; allow to rest for 10 minutes. Slice and serve warm.
Cook’s Note
Use any combination of fresh herbs that you and your family will enjoy!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 263 | Calories |
| 10g | Fat |
| 0g | Carbs |
| 40g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 263 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 10g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 21% |
| Cholesterol 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium 913mg | 40% |
| Total Carbohydrate 0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Protein 40g | 80% |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium 20mg | 2% |
| Iron 1mg | 7% |
| Potassium 455mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
