By Air Fryer Papi
Air Fryer Roasted Turkey Leg
9 steps
Prep:4h 15minCook:1h 40min
The brine is a game changer. Outside is super crispy, while the inside stays juicy.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:35:53 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
50
Low
Glycemic Load
18
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories350.9 kcal (18%)
Total Fat18.3 g (26%)
Carbs35.2 g (14%)
Sugars25.5 g (28%)
Protein13.2 g (26%)
Sodium6453.6 mg (323%)
Fiber2.8 g (10%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings
Turkey Leg
2 Tbspolive oil
½ cupwhite onions
diced
½ cupcelery
diced
1 cupchicken stock
low sodium
aluminum foil
Brine
Seasoning
Instructions
Step 1
Follow video for instructions. In a pot over high heat, mix all of the brine ingredients (except for bay leaf) together and bring to a boil. Cook until salt and sugar has dissolved.
Pot
water2 cups
kosher salt2 Tbsp
sugar2 Tbsp
brown sugar2 Tbsp
bay leaf1 Step 2
Follow video for instructions. Let brine cool. Add bay leaf. Place turkey leg into a bowl or food grade bag. Pour brine over over turkey leg. Place in refrigerator for min 2hrs to overnight.
Zip Top Bag
Turkey LegStep 3
Follow video for instructions. Mix all of the seasoning ingredients together in a small bowl.
Bowl
garlic powder1 Tbsp
onion powder1 Tbsp
paprika1 tsp
thyme1 tsp
pepper1 tsp
sea salt1 tspStep 4
Follow video for directions. Remove turkey leg from brine solution. Rinse under cold water and pat dry. Place turkey leg in a large bowl. Pour olive oil over turkey leg and rub all over. Add seasoning mixture and rub all over. *Lift skin to make sure seasoning gets in between there and the meat of the turkey leg.
Bowl
olive oil2 TbspStep 5
Follow video for directions. Create a bowl out of aluminum foil. Spread onion and celery on the bottom.
white onions½ cup
celery½ cup
aluminum foilStep 6
Follow video for directions. Place turkey leg on top of onions and celery. Pour chicken stock over the onions and celery.
chicken stock1 cupStep 7
Follow video for directions. Cover the turkey leg with aluminum foil and air fry at 300 degrees for 1hr and 30min.
Air FryerPreheatAir FryerHeataluminum foilStep 8
Follow video for directions. After air frying for 1hr and 30min, remove top layer of aluminum foil and place back into the air fryer at 325 degrees for another 10min. The top of the turkey leg will develop a crispiness.
Air FryerHeatStep 9
Follow video for directions. Let rest for 30min and enjoy!
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