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Air Fryer Turkey Legs
Make turkey legs in the air fryer for fair taste at home.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 1112 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 turkey legs
- 4 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- If using butter put it in a small microwave safe bowl melt microwave it until it is melted.
- Add the seasonings to the melted butter or oil and stir to combine.
- Pat the legs dry with a paper towel. Brush the seasoning mixture all over the drumsticks. Pull the skin back and brush a little bit underneath.
- Use parchment paper in the bottom of the air fryer basket if desired to make cleanup easier.
- Put the legs in the air fryer basket and air fry at 390 for 25-30 minutes.
- The legs are done when they reach an internal temp of 165 degrees F. Always check the temperature with a meat thermometer, don't just go based on cooking time.
- If the drumsticks need more cooking time return them to the air fryer for another 5-10 minutes additional time and check the internal temp again.
- Let them rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Suggested seasoning variations:
- Reheat leftover drumsticks in the air fryer at 360 degrees F for about 10 minutes to warm them up.
- Cajun - 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Old Bay - 1 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Montreal - 2 teaspoons Montreal spicy steak seasoning
- Classic - 1 teaspoons poultry seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
1112kcal
(56%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
133g
(266%)
Fat
61g
(94%)
Saturated Fat
24g
(120%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
13g
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
521mg
(174%)
Sodium
1009mg
(42%)
Potassium
1874mg
(54%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
816IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
122mg
(12%)
Iron
12mg
(67%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1112
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 1112kcal | 56% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 133g | 266% |
| Fat | 61g | 94% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 521mg | 174% |
| Sodium | 1009mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 1874mg | 40% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 816IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 122mg | 12% |
| Iron | 12mg | 67% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.