This air fryer turkey breast transforms a simple boneless turkey breast into a juicy, perfectly glazed main dish in a fraction of the time an oven takes. It's an easy way to enjoy a full turkey dinner without tying up your whole oven.
Using the air fryer ensures even cooking, a golden exterior, and moist, flavorful meat every time. I love that it frees up my oven for stuffing, sides, or dessert, which makes it perfect for Thanksgiving when oven space is always at a premium.
If your looking for more meat recipes try my Gluten Free Slow Cooker Meatloaf, my Gluten Free Slow Cooker Barbecue Meatballs, my Gluten Free Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy or my Air Fryer Garlic Steak Bites.
You can find all of my Thanksgiving recipes here: Gluten Free Thanksgiving
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Ready in under an hour, faster than the oven
- Frees up oven space for everything else you're cooking
- Sweet and savory maple honey glaze
- Great for smaller gatherings or weeknight dinners
Storage and Leftover Ideas
Store leftover turkey in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. It's great sliced into sandwiches, added to salads, or reheated alongside your favorite sides.
Top Tip
If you don't have an air fryer yet, you need to get one. I was super resistant to getting another kitchen appliance, but I use my air fryer all of the time. Literally, at least four nights a week.
Whether I'm making meats or cooking frozen vegetables (in 9 minutes!!) my air fryer has found a permanent home on my countertop. I have used mine so much that I will be looking for another on Black Friday.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! I love to air fry the boneless turkey breasts from Costco. I'm sure you can get boneless turkey breasts anywhere, but Costco is the best price I've found. I rub the turkey breast with butter and then pour half the brine over it. I air fry one side and then do the same for the other. It is delicious!
I take the boneless turkey breast out of the packaging and pat dry with a paper towel. I place the turkey breast into the air fryer basket. Then I rub the turkey breast with softened butter and pour half of my glaze over top.
I air fry the turkey breast and then take out of the air fryer immediately. Let stand on your cutting board for 10 to 15 minutes before cutting so the juices can settle. This is my new favorite way to enjoy turkey breast!
Ultimately you need to make sure the center or largest part of the turkey reaches 165 degrees. Ensuring that your turkey is fully cooked is the most important part. For a three pound boneless, skinless turkey breast I cooked one side for 20 minutes at 350 degrees and then flipped to cook the other side for 15 minutes more. I used a digital meat thermometer to make sure the turkey had reached 165 degrees in the center of the meatiest part.
If I've purchased a smaller turkey breast or turkey tenderloin I lesson the cooking time by 5-7 minutes and check the temperature to make sure it is 165 or above in the thickest part of the meat. Turkey tenderloins are usually available year round at my grocery store.
No, the turkey breast needs to be completely thawed before air frying for this cooking time to work correctly. If using a frozen turkey breast, be sure to thaw it fully in the refrigerator first.
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Air Fryer Turkey Breast
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 1 Boneless, Skinless Turkey Breast 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This air fryer turkey breast is juicy, golden, and glazed with a sweet and savory maple honey mustard sauce. It's ready in under an hour, making it perfect for a smaller Thanksgiving gathering or an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
- 2-3 pound Boneless, Skinless Turkey Breast
Glaze:
- ¼ cup Maple Syrup
- 2 Tbsp. Honey
- 1 Tbsp. Stone Ground Mustard
- 1 tsp. Onion Powder
- 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp. Dried Ground Thyme
- ½ tsp. Chili Powder
- ½ tsp. Smoked Paprika
- ½ tsp. Sea Salt
- ½ tsp. Coarse Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
Place the thawed boneless, skinless turkey breast(s) in the basket of your air fryer. Rub with 1 tablespoon of the room temperature butter.
In a small bowl or 1-cup measuring cup mix together the maple syrup, honey, stone ground mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, chili powder, smoked paprika, sea salt and black pepper.
Pour half of this glaze mixture over the turkey.
Cook the turkey at 350 degrees for 12-20 minutes.
Carefully flip over the turkey breast(s). Rub with butter and then pour the rest of the glaze on the turkey breast.
Cook at 350 degrees for another 8-15 minutes or until the inside temperature of the turkey breast reaches 165 degrees.
Immediately take the turkey breast out of the air fryer and let rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes.
Slice and serve.
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Notes
The Costco Skinless, Boneless Turkey Breasts are my favorite. This turkey breast is delicious served with cranberry sauce and green beans. I roast frozen green beans in the air fryer at 380 degrees fo 9 minutes while the turkey breast is resting on the cutting board.
However, the turkey breast at Costco isn't available year round. I buy turkey tenderloin at the grocery store. They are usually 1.5 pounds, so I cook 2-3 of the tenderloins for dinner. You will need to use the lower cooking times shown above for these smaller turkey tenderloins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Meats
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Air Fryer Turkey Breast Ingredients
Instructions
Place the thawed boneless, skinless turkey breast(s) in the basket of your air fryer. Rub with 1 tablespoon of the room temperature butter.
In a small bowl or 1-cup measuring cup mix together the maple syrup, honey, stone ground mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, chili powder, smoked paprika, sea salt and black pepper.
Pour half of this glaze mixture over the turkey.
Cook the turkey at 350 degrees for 12-20 minutes.
Carefully flip over the turkey breast(s). Rub with butter and then pour the rest of the glaze on the turkey breast.
Cook at 350 degrees for another 8-15 minutes or until the inside temperature of the turkey breast reaches 165 degrees.
Immediately take the turkey breast out of the air fryer and let rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes.
Slice and serve.
Teri says
Looks great. Is this fresh or frozen turkey breast?
smallfarmbiglife says
Hi Teri! This is a fresh turkey breast from Costco. If you are going to purchase a frozen turkey breast it will need to be completely thawed for this cooking time to work. Hope that helps! ~Elaine
Teri says
Great. Thank you.
Michelle says
Yum! A great way to cook turkey. Looks so good and easy to do.
smallfarmbiglife says
Thanks Michelle! It's the easiest way to cook a turkey and I love that my oven is still open for other dishes. Enjoy! ~Elaine