Fried Turkey Legs (Air Fryer)
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
1 leg
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Calories
974 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Fried Turkey Legs (Air Fryer)
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Learn how to make the perfectly crispy, juicy and delicious Air Fryer Turkey Legs for your weeknight dinner or small Thanksgiving celebration at home.
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Ingredients
- 1 turkey leg
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil canola, vegetable oil, peanut oil or sesame oil instead
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
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Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 390°F for about 3-5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix together the avocado oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, dried sage, and poultry
- Pat the turkey leg dry with paper towels.
- Rub the seasoning mixture all over the turkey leg, ensuring is well coated.
- Place the leg in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry the leg for 40-45 minutes, turning halfway through the cooking time, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is crispy and golden brown.
- Let the leg rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- If you’re using lean turkey legs, you might need slightly less time to cook them, so keep that in mind.
- This one’s the golden rule of air frying pretty much anything. Don’t overcrowd your Air Fryer basket, and leave enough space between each turkey leg to allow the hot air to flow through and crisp them up.
- Make sure you pat dry each turkey leg and remove every bit of moisture from the surface before you coat them in the spice rub. This will help the skin crisp up nicely.
- Make sure you let the turkey drumsticks rest for a few minutes before you serve them. This allows them to retain all the juices and have that perfectly moist inside.
- To minimize the mess while making turkey legs in Air Fryer, line the basket with some parchment paper before you add the turkey legs in.
- Time it right: If you’re using lean turkey legs, you might need slightly less time to cook them, so keep that in mind.
- Avoid overcrowding: This one’s the golden rule of air frying pretty much anything. Don’t overcrowd your Air Fryer basket, and leave enough space between each turkey leg to allow the hot air to flow through and crisp them up.
- Pat dry: Make sure you pat dry each turkey leg and remove every bit of moisture from the surface before you coat them in the spice rub. This will help the skin crisp up nicely.
- Let them rest: Make sure you let the turkey drumsticks rest for a few minutes before you serve them. This allows them to retain all the juices and have that perfectly moist inside.
- Make cleanup easy: To minimize the mess while making turkey legs in Air Fryer, line the basket with some parchment paper before you add the turkey legs in.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1Turkey Leg
Calories
974kcal
(49%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
133g
(266%)
Fat
88g
(135%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
18g
Monounsaturated Fat
44g
Cholesterol
481mg
(160%)
Sodium
5156mg
(215%)
Potassium
1961mg
(56%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
372IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
149mg
(15%)
Iron
13mg
(72%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1leg
Amount Per Serving
Calories 974 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Turkey Leg | |
| Calories | 974kcal | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 133g | 266% |
| Fat | 88g | 135% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18g | 106% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 44g | 220% |
| Cholesterol | 481mg | 160% |
| Sodium | 5156mg | 215% |
| Potassium | 1961mg | 42% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 372IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 149mg | 15% |
| Iron | 13mg | 72% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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