Air Fried Turkey Thighs
Air fryer turkey thighs are seasoned with a home-made poultry dry rub and then air fried until crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. You will need only a few ingredients and about only 30 minutes to make a delicious and healthy recipe.
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer Ninja XL or other
- 1 set of measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 2 turkey thighs
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon dried sage
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Pat dry turkey thighs with some paper towels. In a small bowl, combine ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon dried rosemary, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon black pepper and ¼ teaspoon dried sage.
- Rub each turkey thigh with olive oil and then with the spice mix and refrigerate for 30-40 minutes to marinate. If in a rush, you can cook it right away.
- Lay some parchment paper over the air fryer basket for easier clean up. Place the turkey thighs in the basket facing the skin side up.
- Air fry at 380°F for 20-30 minutes until the meat is golden and crispy and internal temperature reaches 175°F. You might need to cook the meat longer if the thighs are very large.
Notes
- pat dry chicken thighs with paper towels for crispy skin.
- marinate is optional but makes the meat more flavorful.
- cooking time will depend on your air fryer and on the size of the turkey thighs.
- always use food thermometer to ensure the meat is fully cooked. Turkey thighs with bones need to reach 175°F.
Nutrition
Serving: 6ozCalories: 346kcalProtein: 36.8gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 0.6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 358mg
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