So you might question, “Can we use an air fryer for cooking turkey legs?” YES! You absolutely can, and you should! It’s simple, hassle-free, and quick to cook turkey legs in an air fryer. Also, they are crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside after being roasted in the air fryer.
This easy air fryer turkey legs recipe can take you back to your favorite fair. Or you can recreate an actual Disneyland dining experience by serving these turkey legs with churros and homemade dole whip.
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Is It Healthy to Eat Turkey Legs?
Oh Yes! Much better for you than deep-frying!
Although white meat contains less saturated fat, the dark meat of the turkey leg contains more minerals and vitamins than white meat, which makes it a delicious and healthy meal.
Skip the skin of the turkey leg if you wish for it to be even better! Its skin contributes a significant amount of fat. So simply removing turkey’s skin can make it even healthier.
Eating turkey is healthier because:
- It is full of protein
- You can find vitamins B12 and B6 in it
- It is packed with zinc
- It boosts your immune system
- If you add it to your diet often, it can help lower your cholesterol (skinless, low fat, white meat portion)
Is Turkey Better to Eat Than Chicken?
Both chicken and turkey are excellent sources of protein and, therefore, can be excellent diet foods.
Although turkey and chicken’s calories and protein content are nearly similar, turkey is somewhat healthier for your diet because it is a bit lower in calories and leaner than chicken.
Can You Reheat Turkey Legs in the Air fryer?
Yes, you can quickly preheat it. First, you need to preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F, put the turkey legs in the air fryer basket and leave it to heat up for 10 minutes. To ensure turkey legs are heated evenly, flip halfway through.
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Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary minced
- 1 tsp fresh lime zest finely grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- as required salt and ground black pepper
- 2 turkey legs
- non stick cooking spray
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the garlic, rosemary, lime zest, oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper and mix well.
- Add the turkey legs and coat with marinade generously.
- Refrigerate to marinate for about 6-8 hours.
- Grease the Air Fryer Basket with cooking spray and then slide inside.
- Adjust the temperature of Air Fryer to 350 °F to preheat for 5 minutes.
- After preheating, arrange the turkey legs into the greased Air Fryer Basket in a single layer.
- Slide the basket into Air Fryer and set the time for 30 minutes.
- While cooking, flip the turkey legs once halfway through.
- After cooking time is finished, remove the turkey legs from Air Fryer and serve.
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