Air Fryer Turkey Wings

These air fryer turkey wings are extremely easy to make, no brining or stuffing needed. You don’t need any fancy ingredients; these turkey wings use regular spices and are air fried to perfection. You won’t believe just how crispy and insanely delicious they are!

If cooking a full-sized turkey has always seemed daunting, this is a great alternative. It takes less than an hour to make compared to making a regular Thanksgiving turkey. And if you've been sitting on the fence about getting an air fryer, this is the perfect time to get one. You can even put it on your holiday wish list or get it during sales.

And if you need a chicken recipe to try in the air fryer, try this crispy skin baked chicken drumsticks. They are so unbelievably crispy on the outside and tender on the inside!

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• Ingredients Used
• Which air fryer do I use?
• How To Make This Recipe
• Storing and Reheating
• Tips when making air fryer turkey wings
• What can I eat this recipe with?
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Ingredients Used

• Turkey wings: You can get them in your grocery store near the chicken section. They are usually sold in packs of 2 or 4 wings. If you get them from the meat section in an Asian or Hispanic store, they might come chopped into smaller pieces.
• Spices: smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, dried oregano, lemon pepper, and salt.
• Olive oil spray.

Which air fryer do I use?

You can use any conventional air fryer in the market though you might have to do more batches if your air fryer is small.

My favorite brand is Ninja Air Fryer. You can also use a Ninja Foodi, which I've really come to love as it crisps up so fast!

How To Make This Recipe

1. Preheat your air fryer to 350 F. While that's warming up, wash your turkey wings and leave them out to dry. Measure out all of the spices, mix them together, then spray each turkey wing with olive oil. Rub your spice mix liberally over each turkey wing, making sure you get all those folds and layers.
2. Set each turkey wing in your air fryer in a singular layer and bake them for 20 minutes on one side. Then flip each wing and continue cooking for 15-20 more minutes on the other side. Let it cool down when done and enjoy!

Storing and Reheating

Store any leftover turkey wings in an airtight container in the fridge. These can keep for up to 4 days after you cook them. You can also seal them in freezer bags and store them in the freezer until you're ready to eat them. Be sure to let the wings thaw naturally before you reheat them again.

You can reheat the turkey wings in an air fryer at 350F and cook for 5 minutes. Increase the heat to 400 degrees and cook them for 5 more minutes to crisp up the skin.

These turkey wings can also be reheated in the oven. Just wrap them in aluminum foil and place them on a rimmed baking sheet with a wire rack. Set the oven to 275F for about 20 minutes. 

Tips when making air fryer turkey wings

• Do not stack your wings in the air fryer. To get a nice crispy skin, each of the wings needs to have room enough to cook evenly. It is best to cook the wings in batches if you have to.
• To make ahead, rub the turkey wings with the spices and leave them in the fridge overnight. Then pop them in the air fryer the next day when you're ready.

What can I eat this recipe with?

You can eat these air fried turkey wings all by themselves with some delectable sauces such as spicy mayo or garlic chili oil. 

During the holiday season, they pair very nicely with holiday side dishes.

Some favorites are:

• Cauliflower Mash with Sour Cream
• Cauliflower Rice And Sausage Stuffing
• Stir-fried Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
• Sauteed Green Beans and Mushrooms

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