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sliced air fryer turkey tenderloin on a plate with green herbs

Air Fryer Turkey Breast (boneless, tenderloin)

Air fryer turkey breast is a delicious main dish that is perfect from smaller holiday gatherings, or anytime.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer turkey tenderloin
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rest time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 80 kcal
Author Nicole Johnson

Ingredients

  • 1 turkey breast tenderloin - 1-1.5lbs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon thyme
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees F.
  2. Pat the turkey breast dry with a clean paper towel.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme and paprika.
  4. Rub or brush the turkey with the oil all over then rub the spice rub all over the turkey, top, bottom and all sides.
  5. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or olive oil spray, place the turkey tenderloin into the basket. Close the basket and cook the turkey for about 10-12 minutes, flip it over and cook it for 10 more minutes on the other side. Cook it until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. You can use a meat thermometer to check the doneness of the turkey. Once it is done, remove the turkey from the air fryer basket and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Recipe Notes

Cooking chart - Most air fryers will hold a 3-5 lb turkey
1-1.5 lb turkey tenderloin - 360 degrees F for 10-12 minutes each side - total time 20 minutes
2-3 lb turkey tenderloin - 360 degrees F for 15 minutes each side - total time 30 minutes
4-5 lb turkey tenderloin - 360 degrees F for 20 minutes each side - total time 40 minutes

Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Turkey Breast (boneless, tenderloin)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 80 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 19mg6%
Sodium 320mg14%
Potassium 16mg0%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 136IU3%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 4mg0%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.