Roasted Air Fryer Turkey Breast (Bone-In or Boneless)

This Roasted Air Fryer Turkey Breast is juicy and moist and so easy to make. Use bone-in or boneless turkey breast to make this beautiful golden roasted turkey in less than an hour. 

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Turkey is not just for Thanksgiving. It’s available year-round and is perfect for times when you get tired of simple roasted chicken. The turkey breast in the air fryer is perfect for the times you: 

• Don’t want to turn on the oven to roast a small turkey breast. 
• Don’t feel like taking the extra step of brining the turkey. 
• Want to have a turkey on the table in less than an hour.
• Love your Air Fryer so much that you make any and everything in it (this is me, this is me!)

This recipe works for bone-in or boneless turkey breast and requires no brining. 

How to cook a bone-in turkey breast in an air fryer

First, you want to make sure you have a fully defrosted turkey breast that will fit in your Air Fryer basket. Some of those bone-in breasts are huge and literally won’t fit in your everyday basket air fryer. I go for a breast that is 4 pounds or less. I suggest using an air fryer that is at least 5.3 quarts. 

Rub mayonnaise and seasonings all over the turkey breast. I also season under the skin.

How long to cook bone-in turkey breast in air fryer

Preheat your Air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit. I lay my bone-in turkey breast on the side and cook for 25 minutes. After 25 minutes, I open the air fryer basket and flip it and cook it for an additional 25 minutes. Your turkey breast is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit on a quick read thermometer.  

Allow your turkey breast to cool on a cutting board for a few 5-10 minutes before slicing.

How to cook a 3 Pound Boneless Turkey Breast

My boneless turkey breast generally has a net around the meat. I like to keep the net on the meat so that the meat cooks together and slices better after cooking.

How long to cook a boneless turkey breast in the air fryer

Preheat your Air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit. Season your turkey breast. Air fry on 360 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour, turning every 15 minutes. I find that my boneless breast takes a little longer than bone-in because it is wrapped in netting. Use a quick-read thermometer to ensure the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Allow your turkey breast to cool on a cutting board for a few 5-10 minutes and remove the net before slicing.

Tanya’s Top Tips

These tips will help you make the most delicious turkey breast in the air fryer.

• I use defrosted turkey breast so I can properly season it and have the seasonings stick to the meat. You can also choose to dry brine it and let it sit in the refrigerator for a few hours. I usually just season and get to cooking. 
• I choose mayonnaise to coat the breast because I like the taste and the golden color it gives my breast. You could opt for a reduced amount of oil instead. 
• I like to use this turkey breast for meal prep for sandwiches and wraps for the week. 
• If making the boneless breast, be careful when removing the netting. Some meat may stick to the netting when removing.
• Once the turkey breast is cooked, set it aside for 10 minutes to rest before slicing and serving. This allows the juices to be absorbed back into the turkey, leaving you with deliciously tender pieces of turkey.

Additional recipes

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do, or are looking for more ways to cook a turkey breast, try these out:

• Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
• Instant Pot (Pressure Cooker) Turkey Breast

How to serve turkey breast

If you need ideas of what to serve this with, try these:

• Gravy or Giblet Gravy
• Creamy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
• Instant Pot Southern Style Collard Greens

Watch this full video tutorial and see how I make this turkey breast from start to finish.

How to store leftover turkey breast

To refrigerate: Keep any leftover turkey breast in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Leftovers make a great addition to salads, soups, pasta dishes and sandwiches the next day.

To freeze: Once cooked and cooled, place the turkey into an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator when you are ready to enjoy.

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Air Fryer Turkey Breast (Bone-In or Boneless)

Make juicy and delicious turkey breast right in your Air Fryer. Use bone-in or boneless turkey breast to make the perfect golden turkey breast in your Air Fryer.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer turkey breast, bone-in turkey breast

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour

Servings 10 people

Calories 401kcal

Author Tanya

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Ingredients

Bone-In Turkey Breast

• 4 lb bone-in turkey breast*
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Boneless Turkey Breast

• 3 lb boneless breast*
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Bone-In Turkey Breast

• Preheat air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Season turkey breast with mayonnaise, poultry seasoning, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
• Place turkey breast in the air fryer basket on its side. Cook on one side for 25 minutes, flip, cook on the other side for 25 minutes or until internal temperature has reached a temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Boneless Turkey Breast

• Preheat your Air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Season your boneless turkey breast with mayonnaise, poultry seasoning, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
• Air fry on 360 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour, turning every 15 minutes or until internal temperature has reached a temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Suggested Tools

Quick Read Thermometer

Video

Notes

*Cook times will vary depending on the size of your turkey breast.

*I find that my boneless breast takes a little longer than bone-in because of the way it is wrapped in the netting.

*Use a quick read thermometer to ensure the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Nutrition

Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 69g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 1191mg | Potassium: 781mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 92IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg

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This post was originally published October 22, 2019. It has been updated with helpful information and storage tips.