Best Air Fryer Turkey Breast Recipe

Anyone else looking forward to Turkey Day in a few weeks? We love our Thanksgiving turkey. I have fallen in love with my air fryer, so I had to give a bone-in turkey breast a try before the big day. O-M-G! This is the BEST turkey I’ve ever eaten! Super tender and juicy. I didn’t even brine the turkey and it was the juiciest turkey I’ve ever eaten. If you have an air fryer, you MUST make this for the holiday. Heck, I make this turkey almost monthly since I got my air fryer. It is so easy to make. The turkey meat is great for casseroles, soups, and sandwiches.

How to Cook Bone-In Turkey Breast in the Air Fryer

How Many Minutes to Cook a Bone-In Turkey Breast Per Pound?

To reach a safe internal temperature of 165ºF, you want to cook your turkey breast about 12 to 13 minutes per pound. So, if you have a 4-pound bone-in turkey breast you will cook the turkey breast for about 50 to 55 minutes.

What to Serve with Air Fryer Turkey Breast

This Air Fryer Turkey Breast was incredible. SO tender and juicy. I couldn’t get over how easy it was to make. Beats the heck out of baking a turkey. I love that I can make a turkey any time of the year with ease. I know most of you will be making this Air Fryer Turkey Breast for your holiday meal. Here are a few of our favorite side dishes that go great with this delicious Air Fryer Turkey Breast:

• Homemade Cranberry Sauce
• Old-School Squash Casserole
• Cornbread Dressing
• Praline Sweet Potato Casserole
• Make-Ahead Pocketbook Rolls
• Maple Pecan Pie

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Yield: serves 4 to 5Author: Stephanie @ PlainChicken.comPrint Recipe

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Air Fryer Turkey Breast Recipe

prep time: 5 mins + marinatingcook time: 50 mins total time: 55 mins + marinating

Air Fryer Turkey Breast – hands down the best turkey I’ve ever eaten. SO tender and juicy. Cooks in under an hour! Bone-in turkey breast marinated in Italian dressing and Worcestershire sauce and cooked in the air fryer. Perfect for the holidays or any day of the week. The turkey meat is great for your holiday meal, casseroles, soups, and sandwiches. A must if you have an air fryer! #airfryer #thanksgiving #turkey #turkeybreast #christmas

ingredients:

• 1 (4 to 5-lb) bone-in turkey breast, ribs removed
• 1-1/2 cups Italian dressing
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

instructions:

1. Place turkey breast in a large ziplock bag. Pour Italian dressing and Worcestershire sauce over turkey. Seal bag and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour up to overnight.
2. Remove turkey from marinade and discard the marinade.
3. Place turkey breast skin side down in the air fryer basket. Cook at 350ºF for 20 minutes.
4. Turn over the turkey breast and cook an additional 30 to 35 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165ºF. Use a meat thermometer to check the thickest part of the breast.
5. Remove turkey from air fryer and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

NOTES:

Can use a smaller or larger turkey breast. Cook 12 to 13 minutes per pound until the turkey breast reaches 165ºF in the thickest part of the breast.

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