Air Fryer Garlic Rosemary Turkey Breast

By Becky Hardin

Published Nov 18, 2021

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This Air Fryer garlic rosemary turkey breast is so easy and so delicious! It’s savory, moist, and perfect for the holidays. Make this Air Fryer turkey recipe for a Thanksgiving feast that everyone will love.

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Air Fryer Herb Turkey Breast Recipe

The flavor of this savory garlic and rosemary turkey breast can’t be beat! And since making turkey in the Air Fryer is SO easy, this just might become your new holiday favorite.

This deliciously herb-y Air Fryer turkey breast recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving. Serve it up with mashed potatoes , green beans , and all your holiday favorites. This is a dish you’ll be happy to serve year after year!

Why you’ll love this Garlic Rosemary Turkey recipe:

AIR FRYER RECIPE: Making turkey breast in an Air Fryer is such an easy option for holidays. It’s mostly hands-off, and it cooks relatively fast.
PERFECT FOR HOLIDAYS: Whether you’re preparing the menu for Thanksgiving , Christmas dinner , or Easter dinner , this turkey is just perfect.
DELICIOUS : The garlic rosemary butter covers the turkey breast, and cooks in so well. It creates a deliciously rich and savory flavor!

You won’t believe how easy this Air Fryer turkey breast is! No need to stress before the holidays when you have something this simple.

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How to Make Garlic Rosemary Turkey in an Air Fryer

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Spray the Air Fryer basket and pat the turkey dry with paper towels.
Combine ingredients to make the garlic rosemary butter.
Rub the mixture under and over the skin of the turkey, then drizzle with olive oil.
Cook turkey in the Air Fryer for about 30 minutes.
Let it rest for 10 minutes, then slice and serve!

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It’s always good to use a large or extra large air fryer when cooking Turkey Breast.

If you use a frozen turkey breast, be sure to fully thaw it before cooking. Otherwise it will affect the cooking time.

I highly recommend a boneless turkey breast as it cooks more quickly and more evenly than bone-in.

Feel free to use any extra herbs you like. Sage and thyme make great additions to rosemary.

The combination of butter and olive oil helps the skin crisp, keeps the meat moist, and adds great flavor. I highly recommend using both!

Serving Suggestions

This garlic rosemary turkey breast pairs perfectly with all the traditional Thanksgiving side dishes . But whether you serve this for the holidays, or any other time of year, here are some sides I love.

Roasted Butternut Squash
Loaded Green Bean Casserole
Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes
Roasted Red Potatoes with Bacon and Onion

There are so many great things you can serve with this Air Fryer garlic rosemary turkey. You really can’t go wrong!

Try ALL the Sides

60+ Holiday Side Dishes

This Thanksgiving we hope you enjoy as many sides as possible with this Roast Turkey Breast!

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Why make turkey breast in an Air Fryer?

Cooking turkey in the Air Fryer is SO easy, and it’s typically much faster than roasting. If you are making turkey breast and have a small gathering, then it’s one of the simplest methods.

I also love the way it keeps the meat super moist, while also crisping up the skin without having to deep fry or pan sear.

Tips!

Use a boneless, skin-on turkey breast for this recipe.
Rub the garlic rosemary butter under the skin of the turkey, as well as on top.
The internal temperature should reach 160F while cooking. The temperature will rise slightly while resting.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

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This garlic rosemary turkey breast is so easy to make in the Air Fryer, and it tastes SO delicious. Everyone will be pleased with this at the center of the holiday table!

MoreHoliday Turkey Recipeswe Love

Easy Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey
Deep Fried Turkey Breast
Thanksgiving Turkey Breast
Bacon Wrapped Turkey Breast
Honey Baked Turkey
Grilled Huli Huli Turkey Breast

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Ingredients1x2x3x

▢ 1 4 pound boneless skin-on turkey breast
▢ 2 tablespoons butter
▢ 2 tablespoon olive oil divided
▢ 2 cloves garlic minced
▢ 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary minced
▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt
▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Spray your air fryer basket with olive oil spray and set it aside.
Pat your turkey breast dry with a paper towel. 1 4 pound boneless skin-on turkey breast
In a small bowl, combine the butter, one tablespoon olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper. 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
Gently lift the skin away from the meat and rub ¾ of the butter mixture evenly under the skin. Then, rub the remaining ¼ of the butter mixture over the outside of the turkey.
Drizzle the turkey with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and rub it all over the breast.
Place the turkey in the air fryer basket skin side up and cook at 375 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until the internal temperature registers 160 degrees F with an instant read thermometer.
Remove the turkey from the air fryer and cover it with foil. Allow it to rest for 10 minutes, or until the temperature has raised to 165 degrees F.
Slice the turkey as desired and enjoy. Store any leftover turkey in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

Equipment

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Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Air Fryer Garlic Rosemary Turkey Breast Recipe

Equipment

Air Fryer (click for my favorite)

Ingredients

1 4 pound boneless skin-on turkey breast
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoon olive oil divided
2 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Spray your air fryer basket with olive oil spray and set it aside.
Pat your turkey breast dry with a paper towel. 1 4 pound boneless skin-on turkey breast
In a small bowl, combine the butter, one tablespoon olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper. 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
Gently lift the skin away from the meat and rub ¾ of the butter mixture evenly under the skin. Then, rub the remaining ¼ of the butter mixture over the outside of the turkey.
Drizzle the turkey with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and rub it all over the breast.
Place the turkey in the air fryer basket skin side up and cook at 375 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until the internal temperature registers 160 degrees F with an instant read thermometer.
Remove the turkey from the air fryer and cover it with foil. Allow it to rest for 10 minutes, or until the temperature has raised to 165 degrees F.
Slice the turkey as desired and enjoy. Store any leftover turkey in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

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By Becky Hardin

Published Jul 12, 2017

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