Air Fryer Turkey Wings

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.

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.

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!

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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 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!

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!

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.

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.

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

Stir-fried Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Sauteed Green Beans and Mushrooms

Enjoy these other air fryer recipes!

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Crispy Baked Chicken Drumsticks

Air Fryer Lamb Chops

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