Air Fryer Turkey Wings Recipe

These Air fryer turkey wings are delicious, tender, and easy to make with just a few simple steps that give you the perfect crispy skin every time.

The great thing about air fryer turkey wings is that they are quick to cook, which means that the turkey stays plump and moist. Plus, you can have dinner on the table much more quickly! In addition, you’ll only need a small spray of oil, keeping your meal as lean as possible.

These deliciously crispy turkey wings are lightly coated with cajun seasoning, which gives them a bold and slightly spicy flavor. Paired with tender meat that practically falls off the bone, the spicy skin creates a taste and texture guaranteed to impress.

Unlike other recipes for fried turkey wings, this one will give you perfectly crispy skin without the grease. And the delicate cajun seasoning combines the earthly flavors of garlic and onion with a hint of spice, creating a combination that you will love. This recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving when you don’t want to cook a whole turkey, but your bird's favorite part is the wings.

Ingredients

• Fresh turkey wings
• Cajun seasoning
• Salt and pepper
• Sprayer bottle with olive oil

**Find the full list of ingredients along with the recipe instructions at the end of this post**

How to cook turkey wings in the air fryer

First: Pat dry the turkey wings with paper towels and remove any feathers left.

Next: Coat the turkey wings with cooking spray oil, season with salt and pepper, and the cajun seasoning until well coated.

Finally: Place the wings in the air fryer basket and cook to 380ºF degrees for 13 minutes per side or until an instant meat thermometer reaches 175ºF degrees. Let the turkey wings rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Recipe tips

• Before cooking turkey wings, be sure to pat them down with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Removing moisture ensures that the heat conducts effectively, which means you will get crispy skin.
• After cooking your turkey wings in the air fryer, let them rest for around ten minutes before serving. Resting allows the fibers in the meat to relax, which means that the meat will be more tender.
• If you’re using a meat thermometer to check the turkey, be sure that you insert it into the thickest part of the meat and avoid any bones or gristle. Leave the thermometer in for around 10 seconds to get an accurate reading. The CDC has published a safe minimum cooking temperature guide to refer to if you’re ever unsure.

How long to cook turkey wings in the air fryer

It should take around 13 minutes per side for your air fryer turkey wings to cook all the way through. However, this will depend on the size of the wings, so it’s a good idea to use a meat thermometer to ensure they have cooked all the way through. 

Once your wings have reached 175°F in the thickest part, they are ready to serve.

What goes with turkey wings

Turkey wings pair beautifully with all thanksgiving sides dishes. This air fryer sweet potatoes cubes or the air fryer baked sweet potato.

Other air fryer side dishes like bacon-wrapped Brussels sprouts or baked Brussels sprouts air fryer green beans, this beautiful and delicious air fryer acorn squash.

Air fryer butternut squash is a great side to pair with these delicious cajun turkey wings made in the air fryer.

The cajun spice means that this recipe also goes well with Mexican-inspired sides. Try them alongside a hefty serving of healthy black bean and corn salsa and guacamole if you want to change things up this holiday.

How to season turkey wings

This air fryer turkey wings recipe calls for a little cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simple and yet effective!
You can also make it with other flavor combinations such as:

• For a more classic turkey flavor, try a combination of rosemary, sage, and thyme. 
• Garlic and paprika is another winning combination.
• If you’re a fan of spice, try tweaking this recipe by adding a bit of cayenne pepper to taste with the cajun rub.

How to store crispy air fryer turkey wings 

When storing cooked turkey wings, be sure to cool them completely and then seal them in an airtight container. 
They will keep in the fridge for up to five days and in the freezer for six months.

How to reheat turkey wings in an air fryer

You can reheat your fried turkey wings in the air fryer. Be sure that you preheat the fryer to 380°F, and once it’s up to temperature, cook the turkey for 10 minutes per pound, flipping every 5-6 minutes.

More Air fryer Turkey Recipes

• Air Fryer Turkey Breast (Bone-in skin-on)
• Best Air Fryer Turkey Legs
• Air Fryer Turkey Thighs
• Air Fryer Turkey Bacon
• Turkey Tenderloin in Air Fryer

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