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finished golen brown air fryer turkey legs
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Air Fryer Turkey Legs Recipe | Crispy Skin, Juicy Meat

Enjoy crispy and juicy air fryer turkey legs in under 30 minutes! This easy recipe uses minimal ingredients for big flavor. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or special occasion, with an optional brine for extra tenderness.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Calories: 390kcal
Author: Matt Freund

Ingredients

  • 2 Pounds Turkey Legs About 2 Pieces
  • 1 Tablespoon Avocado Oil
  • 1 tsp. Salt
  • 1/4 tsp. Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp. Dried Thyme
  • 1/4 tsp. Dried Rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp. Smoked Paprika

Instructions

  • Coat the turkey legs with the avocado oil liberally.
  • Mix together the rest of the dry ingredients to make a rub.
  • Season turkey legs liberally with spice rub.
  • Play turkey legs in the air fryer basket.
  • Cook Turkey Legs at 380 Degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.
  • Flip Turkey Legs and cook additional 8-10 minutes until desired doneness

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Nutrition

Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 21g