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    Home » Main Dishes » Air Fryer Turkey Wings

    Nov 3, 2022

    Air Fryer Turkey Wings

    Published on Nov 3, 2022. Updated on Jan 15, 2023. By Tayo. This post may contain affiliate links. See Disclosure. 26 Comments

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    If you're having a small thanksgiving or holiday meal or want something different, try these quick and easy air fryer turkey wings!

    Air Fryer Turkey Wings on a white plate

    If you need an easy recipe for the holidays, then this recipe is for you. Air-fried turkey wings come out juicy and crispy and pack a lot of flavors.

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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
    • 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?
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why You'll Love It

    Making turkey wings in the air fryer is so easy and convenient; no brining, stuffing, or deep frying is needed. 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 whole turkey has always seemed daunting, this is a great alternative. It takes less than an hour in total cooking time to make compared to preparing a regular Thanksgiving turkey.

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    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.

    If you need a recipe for chicken legs to try in the air fryer, try this crispy baked chicken drumsticks. They are so unbelievably crispy on the outside and tender on the inside without using a deep fryer.

    You can also easily make frozen chicken wings in the air fryer!

    Ingredients Used

    turkey wings, cayenne pepper, oregano, lemon pepper
    • 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 or your cooking spray of choice.

    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! Of course, you can use any air fryer you have in your kitchen.

    How To Make This Recipe

    1. Preheat your air fryer to 350 F. While that's warming up, wash your fresh turkey wings and leave them out to dry. Next, measure out all of the spices, mix them together in a small bowl, then spray each turkey wing with olive oil using your handy dandy oil spray bottle.
    2. Rub your spice mix liberally over each turkey wing, making sure you get all those folds and layers.
    3. Set each turkey wing in your air fryer in a singular layer and bake them for 20 minutes on one side. Then flip each piece and continue cooking for 15-20 more minutes on the other side.
    4. Use a quick-read meat thermometer to ensure the wings reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Once it's done, let it cool down on a paper towel placed inside a large bowl. Enjoy with a side dish or some homemade bbq sauce!
    turkey with spices on it, placed in air fryer

    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. I like to freeze the turkey wings in a freezer plastic bag as they keep longer. Be sure to let the wings thaw for a few hours or overnight before you reheat them again.

    You can reheat the turkey wing pieces in the basket of your air fryer oven at 350F and cook for 5 minutes. Then increase the heat to 400F and cook 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.

    Turkey Wings placed in an air fryer
    turkey wings in air fryer

    Tips when making air fryer turkey wings

    • Do not stack your wings in the air fryer. Each turkey wing needs to have enough room to cook evenly to get a nice crispy skin. It is best to cook the wings in batches if you have to.
    • You can also experiment without different spices like onion powder, garlic salt, black pepper, and rosemary.
    • 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.
    • Make sure to clean the air fryer basket thoroughly after each use and keep it dry always.
    • For an alternative non-spicy seasoning, try this easy chicken seasoning blend.
    AIR FRYER TURKEY WINGS Story

    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

    Keto Coleslaw

    Keto Cranberry Sauce

    Keto Gravy

    Enjoy these other air fryer recipes!

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    Ninja Foodi Whole Chicken

    Air Fryer Chicken Thighs

    Air Fryer Turkey Wings for your thanksgiving table
    easy air fryer turkey wings

    📖 Recipe

    Air Fryer Turkey Wings on a plate

    Air Fryer Turkey Wings

    If you're having a small thanksgiving or holiday meal or want something different, try these quick and easy air fryer turkey wings!
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 600kcal
    Author: Tayo Oredola

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer
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    Ingredients

    • 2 lbs turkey wings
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1.5 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1.5 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon lemon pepper
    • Olive oil spray

    Instructions

    • Preheat air fryer to 350F.
    • Wash turkey and let it dry.
    • Mix all the spices together.
    • Spray the turkey with olive oil spray and liberally rub the spice mix all around the turkey and inside the folds.
    • Bake for 20 mins on one side, then flip and bake for 15-20 minutes on the other side.

    Notes

    This recipe serves 2 and contains 0 net carbs per serving.
    • 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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 62g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 213mg | Sodium: 1911mg | Potassium: 729mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 33IU | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 4mg
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    Comments

    1. Gwen says

      June 02, 2021 at 4:50 pm

      5 stars
      My first item using my air fryer. It turned out great. The flavors were great.

      Reply
      • Tayo says

        June 03, 2021 at 8:59 pm

        I'm so glad to hear that, Gwen. Thanks for the feedback!

        Reply
    2. Jamilah Brocks says

      May 18, 2021 at 6:12 pm

      My husband has been diagnosed with gout and also a prediabetic as of recent. I am trying to find alternatives to baking (I love baked food) he's a fan of fried foods. I always bake turkey wings and drumsticks as well as boil them to make a nice hearty soup. Today will be my first time cooking them in the air fryer (my first time cooking in a air fryer ever) I've had my air fryers for years and never used them. I'm gonna serve these babies with some sautéed spinach mushrooms, green, yellow, and red peppers! I ALSO USED ALL Mrs. Dash seasonings due to the husband had high BP as well Bon Appétit
      Thanks for this recipe

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      • Tayo says

        May 19, 2021 at 10:28 am

        You're so welcome, Jamilah! This will be amazing with mushrooms and peppers on the side. Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    3. Florence says

      March 29, 2021 at 12:26 pm

      4 stars
      I am trying to abstain from pork, when I cook greens sometimes I use smoked ham hock. It was so nice finding an alternative using turkey wings. I was able to get these done and popped in the freezer ready for a big pot of collards or kale. I was a bit heavy handed with the cayenne pepper. No worries it will season the greens. Yum

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      • Tayo says

        March 29, 2021 at 10:41 pm

        I'm glad you enjoyed this, Florence. And yes, it will season the greens very nicely!

        Reply
    4. Amber says

      March 22, 2021 at 5:05 am

      5 stars
      I never had turkey wings before moving to Maryland. These were on sale at the store, and we finally got a Ninja Foodi last Christmas. They’re currently on their first 20 minutes and they already smell amazing!

      I’m preparing these for my lunch this week, and can’t wait to try them.

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      • Tayo says

        March 23, 2021 at 11:53 am

        Let me know how it turns out, Amber!

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