Air Fryer Turkey Thighs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Additional Time
5 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
2 thighs
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Calories
616 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Turkey Thighs
Description
This recipe begins by loosening the skin from the turkey thighs and spreading softened, unsalted butter underneath to support moisture and rich taste. A seasoning mix of salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried thyme, and black pepper is applied generously on both sides. Cooking at 375°F in the air fryer cooks the thighs skin-side up first, which crisps the skin, then flipped to finish cooking evenly. Allowing the cooked thighs to rest before serving helps redistribute juices, ensuring tender meat.
The seasoning enhances the natural turkey flavors without overwhelming them, while the air fryer method provides a crisp skin texture not always achievable in an oven. These turkey thighs can be served as a main protein for dinner, paired with side dishes, or enjoyed in sandwiches after reheating.
Ingredients
- 1½ lb turkey thighs skin-on, bone-in
- 1½ tbsp butter room temperature, unsalted
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp thyme dried
- ¼ tsp black pepper ground
Instructions
- Loosen the skin from the turkey. I use a spoon to help. Spread the butter underneath the skin.
- Combine the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried thyme, and pepper and generously season both sides of the turkey.
- Place the turkey thighs in the air fryer basket, skin-side up, and air fry at 375F for 15 minutes.
- Flip the turkey thighs and air fry for another 15 minutes.
- Remove the thighs from the air fryer and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2thighs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 616 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 616kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 64g | 128% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 233mg | 78% |
| Sodium | 2071mg | 86% |
| Potassium | 853mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 520IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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