Name: Air Fryer Turkey Breast
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American

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February 16, 2026

Air Fryer Turkey Breast allows you to feed your family a Thanksgiving dinner quality turkey in less than an hour. It’s crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. If you have a smaller family, you may want to only make a turkey breast for Thanksgiving dinner. Cooking the turkey breast in your air fryer is a great alternative. This recipe uses a whole bone in breast and is the best recipe.

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Air Fryer Turkey Breast

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WarningMilk and 1 other allergen identified

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Instructions

Melt your butter in the microwave or on a double broiler on the stove.

Once melted, add in the sea salt, peppercorn, garlic, and thyme. Mix.

Using a basting brush, brush your butter mix on the top and bottom of the turkey breast.

Place the turkey breast in your air fryer.

Set your Air Fryer to 375 degrees F for 45 minutes.

At the halfway mark of about 22/23 minutes, flip the breast with tongs. Continue to cook.

Once the air fryer has finished cooking, cut and serve!

Top with cranberry sauce, gravy, or eat as is! Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Butter Basting Technique 🧈
Gently lift the skin and massage softened herb butter underneath to create an extra-crispy exterior and infuse deep flavor throughout the turkey breast.
Peppercorn Grinding Hack 🌶️
Crush whole peppercorns just before seasoning to release maximum essential oils and achieve a more complex, vibrant pepper flavor compared to pre-ground spices.
Air Fryer Positioning Pro 🍳
Position the turkey breast with the thicker side towards the air fryer's heating element to ensure even cooking and prevent any undercooked sections.
Moisture Retention Trick 💧
Place a small ramekin of water in the bottom of the air fryer basket to help maintain moisture and prevent the turkey from drying out during cooking.
Thyme Infusion Method 🌿
Crush fresh thyme leaves between your fingers before adding to release their aromatic oils, enhancing the herb's impact on the turkey's overall flavor profile.

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