Suitable for low carb, gluten free, Paleo, and Whole30 diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points. Bigger than chicken legs, the kids will love these colossal air fryer turkey legs. You can enjoy the flavorful seasoning, slather them in BBQ sauce, or dunk them in gravy or your favorite dipping sauces.
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Like this AIr Fryer Turkey Breast, turkey legs in air fryer are simple to make, taste great, and are ideal for smaller Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners when you don’t need – or want – to make a whole turkey. For even more awesome air fryer holiday recipes, try these Crispy Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts, Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes, and this Air Fryer Stuffing recipe. So, put away the knife and fork and enjoy these air fryer roasted turkey legs with just your hands. Pairing air fryer turkey drumsticks with other handheld foods leads to a fun and memorable food experience for the whole family.
Why Make This Recipe
So Fast – Prep these in just minutes and cook them in about 30. They cook so fast that there’s little risk of these jumbo turkey legs drying out. Great for Holidays – Ideal for small holiday gatherings when a whole bird is too much. You can also cook turkey legs if you need extra dark meat at your holiday gathering. Customizable – Season with a dry rub, coat them in BBQ sauce or dunk them in turkey gravy. No matter how to eat them, they will be delicious. Diet Friendly – Air Fryer Turkey Legs are perfect for gluten free, Paleo, Whole30, Keto and low carb diets.
Ingredient Notes
Turkey Legs – Turkey legs come in packs of 2-3 in the poultry section of the store. Seasonings – Use a combination of garlic salt, garlic powder, paprika, parsley, and rosemary to season the air fryer turkey drumsticks.
Ready to make this turkey legs air fryer? Gather your ingredients and I will show you…
How To Make Turkey Legs in Air Fryer
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
Preheat your Air Fryer to 400 degrees F / 200 degrees C.Mix the spices and seasonings together in a small bowl to make a dry rub. Using clean hands, rub the spice mixture all over the turkey legs.Spritz the turkey legs with olive oil spray or cooking oil and place them into the air fryer basket. Air fry turkey legs for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time. Cook until the internal temperature of the turkey drumsticks reaches 165 degrees F / 94 degrees C and the crispy skin is golden in color.
Note: Always check for doneness with a meat thermometer. The temperature should be 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C when inserted into the thickest part of the turkey leg.
Pro Tips
Turkey legs are usually available in the poultry section of your local grocery store and come in packages of 2-3. They may be easier to find around Thanksgiving or Christmas. Ask your butcher if you don’t see any. Pat dry with a paper towel before adding the seasoning rub. Alternate the direction of the turkey legs so you can fit more in the air fryer basket.Make sure to allow space between the turkey legs when cooking.For best results, preheat the air fryer.Lightly spritz the air fryer basket with cooking spray or olive oil. Always check for doneness with a meat thermometer. The temperature should be 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C when inserted into the thickest part of the turkey leg.Once the air fryer turkey legs have reached temperature, cook for 5 more minutes for crispy skin. Different air fryers operate slightly differently. Air fryer cooking times are an estimate, so it’s important to check your food for doneness and adjust as needed. if you have extra, use leftovers in soups, salads, or casseroles.
Delicious Variations
Use Butter – Melt butter and combine it with the seasoning blend. Brush the melted butter seasoning blend over the turkey drumsticks before adding to the air fryer, and brush again halfway through cooking. Melted butter adds moisture and flavor and will give the turkey legs a beautiful golden color. You can also make a seasoned butter rub by using softened butter instead. Swap The Seasoning – Swap any of the seasoning for things you have on hand or for your favorite seasoning blend. Try using poultry seasoning, smoked paprika, black pepper, or a flavorful butter rub. Turkey drums are truly versatile. Make Them Smoky – Love smoked turkey legs? Use smoked paprika to give these air fryer turkey legs a smoky flavor without having to use a smoker.
Prep And Storage
Prep Ahead – Season up to 24 hours in advance and store in the fridge until ready to cook.Store – Leftovers should be refrigerated in an airtight container or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or foil for up to 4 days. Freeze – Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge before reheating.Reheat – Reheat turkey meat in the air fryer for about 10 minutes.
FAQs
More Recipes You May Like
Air Fryer Turkey Breast.Air Fryer Turkey Burgers.Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs.Instant Pot Turkey Breast with Garlic Butter Gravy.
Serving Suggestions
Air Fryer Green Beans.Air Fryer Sweet Potato Pie.Smothered Potatoes.Creamed Corn.Garlic Smashed Potatoes.
Weight Watchers Points
There are 10 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this. Thank you for reading my Air Fryer Turkey Drumstick recipe post. And please come visit again as I continue to slice, dice, and dream up affordable Air Fryer recipes, Instant Pot Recipes, Southern Recipes, and more. Thanks for supporting Recipes from a Pantry, food blog.
