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Air fryer turkey drumsticks made with lemon marinade
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Air Fryer Turkey Legs:

Air Fryer Turkey Legs: Full of flavor, perfectly tender and moist on the inside, and crispy on the outside, and they’re great to serve alongside any side dish you like!
Course Lunch/Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Air fryer recipe, air fryer turkey, Turkey legs
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 2 Turkey legs
Calories 1028kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Turkey Legs
  • 3-4 cloves garlic
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • ½ cup onion diced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lemon juiced
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Instructions

  • Use a stick blender or a small food processor to blend all the ingredients.
  • Make about three deep cuts on the Turkey legs. This will allow the seasoning to penetrate deep inside the legs.
  • Coat the legs with the marinade and leave to marinate in the refrigerate
  • Preheat the air fryer for about 3-5 minutes.
  • Set the air fryer to 390°F to preheat for 5 minutes then place the legs inside the basket of the air fryer and cook for 30 to 40 minutes (depending on how big the turkey legs are) turning halfway between.
  • The turkey legs are ready when they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.

Notes

  • The secret ingredient in this marinade is the lemon; it helps bring out a balance of flavor in the meat. Therefore, it should not be skipped.

Nutrition

Calories: 1028kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 134g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 481mg | Sodium: 1269mg | Potassium: 2049mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 802IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 13mg