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Close-up of a perfectly cooked, golden-brown air fryer turkey breast, seasoned with herbs and spices, served on a white plate.

Juicy Air Fryer Turkey Breast

An easy air fryer turkey breast recipe that delivers juicy, tender meat and perfectly crispy skin in a fraction of the time. Ideal for holidays or simple weeknight meals.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 275
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pounds bone-in, skin-on turkey breast (ribs removed)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (divided)
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tbsp dry turkey or poultry seasoning (salt-free, like Bell’s)

Equipment

  • Air Fryer Basket or oven-style works.
  • instant-read thermometer Ensures perfect doneness.
  • Tongs For flipping the hot turkey safely.
  • Cutting Board Use for prep and resting.
  • Sharp carving knife For clean, even slices.

Method
 

  1. Pat the turkey breast dry with paper towels to remove all surface moisture. This is crucial for achieving crispy skin.
  2. Rub ½ tbsp olive oil all over the turkey breast. Combine salt and seasoning, then rub it all over the turkey. Use remaining ½ tbsp oil on the skin side.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3–5 minutes.
  4. Place turkey breast skin-side down in the air fryer. Cook for 20 minutes to start rendering fat from the skin side.
  5. Flip the turkey breast skin-side up and continue cooking for 30–40 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 160°F (71°C).
  6. Transfer turkey to cutting board, tent loosely with foil, and rest for 10–15 minutes. It will reach 165°F (74°C) as it rests.
  7. Slice against the grain using a sharp carving knife and serve immediately.

Notes

Use a 4 lb bone-in, skin-on turkey breast for best results. Patting the skin dry is key to crispiness. If using pre-salted poultry seasoning, reduce added salt. Always use an instant-read thermometer and let the turkey rest to retain juices.