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Air Fryer Turkey Breast

Air fry a 3 lb turkey breast at 360°F for about 45-50 minutes, until it reaches 165°F internal, then rest 10 minutes.

4.8(67 reviews)
Air Fryer Turkey Breast

Cook Temp

360°F

182°C

Total Time

60

minutes

Flip At

25

minutes

Servings

6

🌡️ Internal temp target: 165°F (74°C)

Basket-style air fryers: use stated temp. Oven-style (larger capacity): add 2–3 min or increase temp by 10°F.

Crisp Score™

Crispiness
7/10
Effort
4/10
Mess
3/10

Ingredients

  • 3 lbsBoneless turkey breast
  • 2 tbspOlive oil
  • 2 tspSalt
  • 1 tspBlack pepper
  • 1 tspGarlic powder
  • 1 tspDried thyme

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat the turkey breast dry and rub with olive oil.

  2. 2

    Combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme, then coat the breast all over.

  3. 3

    Preheat air fryer to 360°F (182°C) for 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Place turkey breast skin-side down in the basket. Cook for 25 minutes.

  5. 5

    Flip skin-side up and cook for another 20-25 minutes.

  6. 6

    Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest point.

  7. 7

    Rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition (per serving)

250

Calories

44g

Protein

7g

Fat

0g

Carbs

Nutritional values are estimates and may vary.

FAQ

Gear Used in This Recipe

Instant-Read Meat Thermometer

The only way to nail 165°F without drying out the breast.

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Ninja Air Fryer Pro (6.5 qt)

Large enough to fit a 3 lb turkey breast.

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