Air Fryer Turkey Steaks

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These Air Fryer Turkey Steaks can be cooked in the air fryer in less than 12 minutes to make a perfectly tender and moist turkey breast.

Turkey steaks with green beans

The air fryer is a great way to make almost anything, especially meat. Without the air fryer, it can be a long wait to get dinner on the table. And if the meat isn’t up to temperature in the time the recipe says, it can be frustrating to wait the extra time to let it heat.

In the air fryer you can get juicy, tender pieces of turkey steak in around 12 minutes. They come out ready to eat, and with the consistency of the air fryer you’ll never have to worry about having a dry turkey steak ever again. This recipe for air fryer turkey breast come out perfectly if you want a bit more turkey for a small gathering.

These are the perfect main dish to pair with an easy side vegetable and dinner is done in no time flat. Not to mention that there’s very little clean up needed afterwards, making it a good dinner for any night where you don’t feel like putting effort into cooking.

» You might also like these Air Fryer Pork Kebabs and Air Fryer Turkey Breast.

Ingredients You’ll Need

ingredients for turkey steaks
  • 4 turkey breasts– we used 1/2 inch thick steaks, you can use thicker or thinner steaks but make sure to adjust your cooking time accordingly.
  • Salt and pepper– season to your liking, you can add more seasonings but we kept it simple for this recipe.
  • Cooking oil spray– use a neutral oil- like vegetable or avocado oil- so that the oil doesn’t change the flavor of the meat. You could also brush on oil if you don’t have a cooking spray.

Equipment Information

Helpful Tips

  • Try not to overlap the steaks in the air fryer, as this will make it harder for the air to circulate within the basket. This could make the steaks come out soggy. If your steaks don’t fit well in the basket, make them in multiple batches.
  • The cook time will vary depending on the thickness of the steaks. This recipe is based on 1/2 inch thick steaks. Be sure to check the internal temperature to make sure they are cooked to 165° F before eating these.

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turkey steaks on a plate with green beans

Air Fryer Turkey Steaks

These Air Fryer Turkey Steaks can be cooked in the air fryer in less than 11 minutes to make a perfectly tender and moist turkey breast.
5 from 31 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 4 turkey breast steaks (slices around ½” thick)
  • salt and pepper to season
  • cooking oil spray

Instructions
 

  • Season the turkey steaks with salt and pepper. Place them into the air fryer basket without overlapping as much as possible.
  • Spray the turkey steaks with cooking oil (or brush with olive oil).
  • Cook on 390° F for for 8-11 minutes, flipping over halfway through. Cook time will vary depending on the thickness of the turkey. The internal temperature should reach 165° at its thickest point.

All air fryers have different wattage and may cook at different rates. You may need to adjust the time or temp for the best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalProtein: 28gFat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 52mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword Turkey
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What Oil & Oil Sprayer is Best for the Air Fryer?

The biggest issue most air fryer lovers face is finding the right oil and oil sprayer to use on food cooked in the air fryer. A fine mist of oil will help the entire piece of food crisp evenly, so it’s very important.

My personal preference is to use canola oil, extra virgin olive oil, or avocado oil. I use both a refillable spray bottle like the Evo one pictured below and non-propellant extra virgin olive oil, which has no harmful aerosols or chemicals.

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How to Serve Air Fryer Turkey Steaks

The great thing about these is that they are very versatile. You can use any number of different seasoning combinations to make these fit into a lot of meals. We used just salt and pepper, but you could use different herbs and spices depending on what flavor you want and what you’re going to pair the turkey steaks with.

For a fresher take, combine the turkey steaks with something light like a vegetable or salad. You could try these air fryer green beans or brussels sprouts which would be perfect to put some greens on your plate to fill out your meal. This is also an extremely easy dinner that could be done within half an hour, which is great for a busy day when you need a fast meal.

cooked turkey steaks on a plate with lemon and green beans.

You could also serve this with different types of potatoes for a homey feel to the dish. Try these crispy smashed potatoes, or use sweet potatoes to off-set the savory turkey steak.

These are also great for a one-person holiday meal. If you need something easy to make yourself that still feels like a holiday dinner, this is a good choice. Cook with an herb rub with garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary and thyme for a classic holiday flavor. Serve with mashed potatoes and gravy, or dinner rolls on the side for a festive meal.

pouring gravy over turkey steaks

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1 thoughts on “Air Fryer Turkey Steaks

  1. Nance says:

    These were delicious! I marinated the turkey for a few hours in olive oil and poultry seasoning. I cooked 3/4 inch turkey breast steaks (3 of them) in a ninja compact at 390. I cooked them for 10 mins total with a flip at halftime. Next time I will go with the lower end of cook time at 8 minutes to prevent the bit of dryness at the thinner parts and would add a little salt to my “marinade”.

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