Air Fryer Turkey Legs
Description
Air Frye Turkey Legs are tender, juicy, and oh so flavorful! Coated in tasty cajun seasoning, it's great for holidays or weeknights!
Ingredients
- 4 turkey legs
- 1 cup pickle juice
- 3 teaspoons thyme
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cracked peppercorn
Instructions
- Place turkey legs into a casserole dish and pour pickle juice inside. Let brine for 3 hours
- Preheat the air fryer to 370* for 5 minutes
- Remove the turkey from the brine. In a small ramekin, combine thyme, brown sugar, paprika, and black pepper. Rub all sides of the turkey legs with seasoning. *The skin of Turkey helps to create a delicious crunch on the outside and keeps the meat inside tender and juicy. For a low-fat option, remove the skin before seasoning. The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the Turkey legs and if the skin is removed, so use a meat thermometer for the next step*
- Place turkey legs into the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes. Flip over and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Check the temperature of the Turkey legs, if they have reached 165* they are ready! If not, cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the internal temp has reached 165*. Larger Turkey legs will take longer, and smaller will take less time. This is why it is important to check the temp while cooking so they are not over cooked. Depending on the size of your air fryer you may need to do multiple batches.
- Let rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with thyme and serve with your favorite veggies. Enjoy!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 1011kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 133gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 481mgSodium: 1971mgPotassium: 1888mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 136IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 12mg