These easy Air Fryer Turkey Wings have flavorful, crispy skin, thanks to the dry rub. They are golden brown, crispy on the outside, and incredibly juicy inside. With a quick cooking time of less than 30 minutes, these make a great appetizer or main dish!
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By now, you must know how much I love using my air fryer. Everything cooks perfectly, from Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs to Air Fryer Carrots.
One of my favorite recipes is Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings, so when I saw turkey wings in the grocery store, I knew I had to give them a try.
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Ingredient Notes
The ingredients for these crispy turkey wings can easily be found at your local grocery store.
- Turkey wings. These are easy to find the closer it gets to Thanksgiving and Christmas. Choose split wings to save on prep time.
- Olive oil. I used olive oil as a binder for the dry rub. For a quicker application, avocado oil spray works great, too.
- Dry rub. I used my homemade Chicken Dry Rub, which I love. It contains brown sugar, garlic powder, Roasted Garlic and Pepper seasoning, paprika, chili powder, seasoning salt, onion powder, and black pepper. You can also use my Homemade Turkey Rub or Pork Rub; they taste fantastic. However, feel free to use your favorite rub.
See the printable recipe card below for quantities and a full list of ingredients.
How To Air Fry Turkey Wings
- Step 1: Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F. If your chicken wings are not split, split them using kitchen shears or a sharp knife. Then, dry the turkey wings with paper towels to remove excess moisture (Image 1).
- Step 2: Next, apply olive oil with a brush or spray and cover the entire wing (Image 2).
- Step 3: Mix together the dry rub ingredients in a small bowl. Then, apply the spice blend generously over the entire turkey wing, being sure to get into all the crevices (Image 3).
- Step 4: Place the turkey wings into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Leave some space between the wings to allow for airflow so that they cook evenly (Image 4).
- Step 5: Set the timer for 25 minutes, flipping the wings over halfway through the cooking time (Image 5).
- Step 6: The turkey wings are cooked when they are golden brown and crispy on the outside. To be safe, check the internal temperature of the turkey wing with a digital meat thermometer. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees F (Image 6).
Tip: The thicker drumette portions may take longer to cook. Just leave them in an extra minute or two.
- Step 7: When fully cooked, remove the air-fried turkey wings and let them rest for 5 minutes. Serve with your favorite wing, dipping sauce, or Cranberry Sauce.
Tip: For gravy, use the drippings that are in the bottom of the air fryer. Pour drippings into a saucepan. Thicken with a slurry of 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water.
Variations
- Spicy: For a stronger kick, add red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, or Cajun spice to the dry rub.
- Sweet: Add more brown sugar to the dry rub.
- Saucy: Toss the wings in barbecue sauce.
- Buffalo Wings: Toss the wings in some buffalo sauce.
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator: If you have leftover turkey wings, store them in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Freezer: Wrap wings tightly in plastic wrap and then place them in a freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to 2 months.
Reheat: If frozen, thaw in the fridge, then air fry at 380ºF for 4-5 minutes until warm.
Expert Tips
- Cook the wings in batches. Overcrowding the air fryer will make it difficult to get evenly cooked wings.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. I like ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, or even BBQ sauce.
Favorite Side Dishes
Recipe FAQs
To avoid burning your turkey wings in an air fryer, cook them at 380 degrees F, and flip them over halfway through cooking.
Air fryers can be a great way to cook turkey wings. They can help to crisp up the skin and cook the wings evenly. Additionally, air fryers can be less messy than traditional methods, such as deep frying.
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Printable Recipe
Air Fryer Turkey Wings
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 2½ pounds turkey wings split
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoon dry rub seasoning
Dry Rub Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ⅔ tablespoon garlic powder
- ⅔ tablespoon Roasted Garlic and Peppers Seasoning a Clubhouse seasoning
- ⅔ teaspoon paprika
- ⅔ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅓ teaspoon chili powder
- ⅓ tsp seasoning salt
- ⅙ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F.
- Pat dry the turkey wings with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Apply olive oil with a brush or spray, and cover the entire wing.
- Mix together the ingredients for the dry rub in a small bowl. Apply the rub generously over the entire turkey wing. Be sure to get into all the crevices.
- Place the turkey wings into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Set the timer for 25 minutes, flipping the wings over halfway through the cooking time.
- The turkey wings are cooked when they are golden brown and crispy on the outside, with an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Let them rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to reincorporate into the meat. You can cover them with aluminum foil to keep them warm.
- Serve these air-fried turkey wings with your favorite wing sauce, dipping sauce, or Cranberry Sauce. Don't forget to add your favorite sides!
- TIP: For gravy, use the drippings that are in the bottom of the air fryer. Pour drippings into a saucepan. Thicken with a slurry made of 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water.
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Notes
- Cook the wings in batches. Overcrowding the air fryer will make it difficult to get evenly cooked wings.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. I like ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, or even BBQ sauce.
Nutrition
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