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Air fryer turkey legs
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5 from 9 votes

Air Fryer Turkey Legs

Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, this turkey leg recipe is easy to make and can be done in just under a short 30 minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time27 minutes
Total Time37 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer, juicy, Tender, turkey, Turkey Legs
Servings: 4
Calories: 1002kcal
Author: Rachael

Ingredients

  • 4 Turkey legs
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 Tbs Salted butter
  • 1/4 tsp Rosemary
  • 1/4 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp Dried thyme

Instructions

  • Pat turkey legs dry then season with salt and pepper
  • Combine butter with seasonings, in a small bowl and mix well. 
  • Rub butter all over turkey legs and under the skin if possible
  • Preheat the air fryer to 350 ° F
  • Place the turkey leg into the air fryer basket and cook for 27 minutes. Until internal temp is 165 degrees F. 
  • Check internal temp and add time if needed, then rest legs for 5 minutes and serve. 

Nutrition

Calories: 1002kcal | Protein: 132g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 488mg | Sodium: 1105mg | Potassium: 1859mg | Vitamin A: 115IU | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 12mg