Air Fryer Turkey Legs Recipe
Serves 4
15 mins prep
40 mins cook
10 mins Resting Time
65 mins total
These Air Fryer Turkey Legs are seasoned with a butter rub for a beautifully crisp skin and a juicy middle. Serve this festive, easy dish as a crowd-pleasing main course for a small holiday gathering, a fun handheld snack for Game Day, or even for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep the turkey legs: Remove turkey legs from their packaging onto a plate and pat dry with paper towels as much as you can. Set them aside.
Make the rub: Mix together the softened butter, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.
Apply the rub: Spread each turkey drumstick with the butter mixture on all sides and under the skin while being careful to not tear the skin.
Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Carefully remove the air fryer basket and place the turkey legs.
Air fry: Air fry the drumsticks for 20 minutes, rotate and flip, and then air fry for another 10-15 minutes* or until the internal temperature of one of the turkey legs registers 165 degrees Fahrenheit when inserted with a meat thermometer.
Rest and serve: Remove the turkey legs from the air fryer, cover them loosely with foil, and let them rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
