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    Home » Keto Holiday Recipes » Thanksgiving Recipes

    Nov 27, 2024

    Air Fryer Turkey Wings

    Published on Nov 27, 2024. Updated on Nov 27, 2024. By Tayo. This post may contain affiliate links. See Disclosure. 26 Comments

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    Air fryer turkey wings are perfect for a small Thanksgiving or holiday meal or if you want something different. They also make an excellent dinner any day of the week!

    Air Fryer Turkey Wings on a white plate

    ❤️ 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!

    This is a great alternative if cooking a whole turkey has always seemed daunting. Compared to preparing a regular Thanksgiving turkey, it takes less than an hour in total cooking time.

    If you've been hesitant about getting an air fryer, this is the perfect time to do so. You can even put it on your holiday wish list or buy it during sales.

    You can also easily make frozen chicken wings or chicken breast 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 on the market, though you might have to cook in 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 Air Fryer Turkey Wings

    1. Preheat your air fryer to 350F. While that's warming up, wash your fresh turkey wings and pat them to dry using a paper towel. 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 they're done, let them cool 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. They 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 your air fryer basket 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 and Variations

    • Do not stack your wings in the air fryer. Each turkey wing needs enough room to cook evenly to get a nice crispy skin. 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. Or use this delectable homemade poultry seasoning!
    • Try rubbing the turkey wings with this herb butter for even more flavor before air frying.
    • To make ahead, rub the turkey wings with the spices and leave them in the fridge overnight. Then, when you're ready, pop them in the air fryer.

    🍽️ What Can I Eat It With?

    You can eat these air-fried turkey wings by themselves or with 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:

    • Keto Mashed Cauliflower
    • Keto Coleslaw
    • Air Fryer Green Beans
    • Keto Cranberry Sauce
    • Keto Gravy
    • Air Fried Brussels Sprouts

    Enjoy these other air fryer recipes!

    • Air Fryer Scallops
    • Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
    • Air Fryer Lamb Chops
    • Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings
    • 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

    Air Fryer Turkey Wings

    Air fryer turkey wings are perfect for a small Thanksgiving or holiday meal or if you want something different. They also make an excellent dinner any day of the week!
    4.78 from 40 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes 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 the turkey and pat it dry.
      2 lbs turkey wings
    • Mix all the spices together in a separate bowl.
      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
    • Spray the turkey with olive oil spray and liberally rub the spice mix all around the turkey and inside the folds.
      Olive oil spray
    • 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. Each turkey wing needs enough room to cook evenly to get a nice crispy skin. 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. Or use this delectable homemade poultry seasoning!
    • Try rubbing the turkey wings with this herb butter for even more flavor before air frying.
    • To make ahead, rub the turkey wings with the spices and leave them in the fridge overnight. Then, when you're ready, pop them in the air fryer.

    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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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Denise Browning says

      March 15, 2021 at 8:15 pm

      5 stars
      They look amazing! I have just linked them to my air fryer chicken thighs.

      Reply
      • Tayo says

        March 16, 2021 at 1:24 am

        Thank you, Denise!

        Reply
    2. Jessie Singleton says

      March 12, 2021 at 12:55 pm

      My wings are in the air fryer; they smell delicious. I can’t wait to eat them (all 4 of them)!
      Thanks,
      Jessie

      Reply
      • Tayo says

        March 12, 2021 at 6:51 pm

        I hope you enjoy them!

        Reply
    3. Abigail Lockhart says

      February 22, 2021 at 5:38 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious!!! Made it for dinner and my toddler (23 month old) approves!!!

      Reply
      • Tayo says

        February 24, 2021 at 1:13 pm

        Yay! It's a huge favorite with my kids too!

        Reply
    4. Beth says

      February 09, 2021 at 3:46 pm

      4 stars
      I made these the other night and they were really good and crispy. I didn't have any lemon pepper so I added some Adobo. I usually slow cook my wings, so this was a nice change. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Tayo says

        February 11, 2021 at 5:19 pm

        You're welcome, Beth!

        Reply
    5. Sena says

      January 27, 2021 at 4:36 pm

      5 stars
      Followed directions used my own seasonings' came out perfect. Thank you for sharing

      Reply
      • Tayo says

        January 28, 2021 at 1:25 am

        I'm glad you made it work for you, Sena. Thanks for the feedback!

        Reply
    6. Ceri McCarron says

      January 20, 2021 at 5:40 pm

      5 stars
      Teenage boy approved! Will def be making again!! Thanks!!

      Reply
      • Tayo says

        January 20, 2021 at 8:22 pm

        My 11yr old son gobbles this up pretty fast, too. Thanks for your feedback, Ceri!

        Reply
    7. Shay says

      December 17, 2020 at 3:07 pm

      5 stars
      My turkey wings came out great. I seasoned and left them in the refrigerator overnight before cooking them and they were very tasty. I would definitely recommend this recipe.

      Reply
      • Tayo says

        December 17, 2020 at 6:51 pm

        Thank you for your review, Shay. Marinating overnight is an awesome idea!

        Reply
    8. Cynthia says

      December 08, 2020 at 10:53 am

      5 stars
      O.M.G.!!!!!! These were AMAZING. Seasoning and time were PERFECT. I have prepared these 3 different times in one week. I made a big batch of the Seasoning and use it on just about EVERYTHING!!

      Reply
      • Tayo says

        December 08, 2020 at 7:05 pm

        Thank you so much for your review, Cynthia! I agree, the seasoning is a keeper. I use it on everything too 😀

        Reply
    9. Gloria Randall says

      November 23, 2020 at 3:03 pm

      please add me to your recipe subscriber list. thank you.

      Reply
      • Tayo says

        November 23, 2020 at 4:57 pm

        I just checked and it seems you are already subscribed. You should get an email from me today, but let me know if you don't get it.

        Reply
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