If youre having a small thanksgiving or holiday meal or want something different, try these quick and easy 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 wont 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 youve 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.
Do You Use Whole Wings or Split?
This is up to you. Split wings (split into drums and flats) will cook at a more even temperature. This is also better for even browning of the skin.
The wing is is made up of 3 parts: the drumette, the wingette, and the wing tip. The drumette looks like a small drumstick and usually has more meat. It’s mostly dark meat, is slightly juicier than the wingette.
The wingette is often called the flat, is the middle section that is made of two bones running horizontally through the middle of it with meat in the middle. Because it’s thinner, this part normally crisps up easier when cooking them with the thicker drumette portions.
The wing tip doesn’t have much flavor, but you can save it if you plan to make homemade broth.
You can separate the wings yourself by cutting at the elbow joint to separate the drum from the wingette. From there you can remove the wing tip to display a flat if you wish.
Why I Love This Air Fryer Turkey Wings Recipe
Can I Use Frozen Turkey Wings?
I highly recommend using fresh turkey wings but if using frozen, make sure to let them thaw completely before air frying.
Absolutely, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and bake for 1 hour or until fully cooked through.
FAQ
How long does it take to cook wings in an air fryer?
How do you cook raw wings in an air fryer?
Dry your chicken wings. Place your wings in the Air Fryer basket. Close the Air Fryer basket and cook the wings on 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes shaking every 5-7 minutes. Cook until wings are desired crispiness and at least have a temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
How long do you air fry wings at 400?
How long do I air fry a turkey?
