🍗 Chicken
Juicy Turkey Breast in Air Fryer
A quick and delicious recipe for tender and flavorful turkey breast cooked in an air fryer.
🥘 Ingredients
turkey breast (3-6 lbs, bone-in or boneless) — 1 piece
olive oil — 1 tablespoon
garlic powder — 2 teaspoons
onion powder — 1 teaspoon
paprika — 1 teaspoon
salt — to taste
pepper — to taste
👨🍳 Steps
1If using frozen turkey breast, thaw completely in the refrigerator (allow 24 hours per 5 lbs).
2Preheat the air fryer to 360°F (182°C).
3In a small bowl, mix olive oil with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4Rub the mixture all over the turkey breast, ensuring it is evenly coated.
5Place the turkey breast in the air fryer basket, skin side up (if skin-on).
6Cook according to weight: 3-4 lbs → 60-70 minutes; 4-5 lbs → 70-80 minutes; 5-6 lbs → 80-90 minutes.
7Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer; it must reach at least 165°F (74°C).
8Remove from air fryer and let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
🛒 Shopping List
1 piece (1.36–2.7 kg / 3–6 lbs) turkey breast (bone-in or boneless), 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp paprika, salt to taste, pepper to taste