Air Fryer Paleo Roasted Turkey Thighs
These air fryer roasted turkey thighs are a quick and easy way to get a juicy, flavorful meal on the table. The air fryer circulates hot air around the thighs, cooking them evenly and giving them a crispy skin. The spice mixture is simple but effective, with rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, and onion powder adding flavor to the turkey. The thighs are cooked until cooked through and crispy on the outside, and then they're let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual gathering. It's also a great way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas.
I've always been a fan of roasted turkey thighs. They're juicy, flavorful, and relatively inexpensive. But I've never been a fan of the long cooking time. Roasting a turkey thigh in the oven can take up to an hour, and that's just too long to wait when you're hungry. That's why I was so excited to try cooking turkey thighs in the air fryer. The air fryer circulates hot air around the food, cooking it evenly and quickly. I figured that this would be the perfect way to get juicy, flavorful turkey thighs without having to wait an hour. I was right. The air fryer roasted turkey thighs were cooked in just 20 minutes, and they were absolutely delicious. The skin was crispy, the meat was juicy, and the flavor was amazing. I've been making air fryer roasted turkey thighs ever since. It's now my go-to recipe for turkey thighs, and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves turkey or is looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 25 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • Turkey thighs
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Rosemary
  • Thyme
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
Instructions
  1. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Pat turkey thighs dry with paper towels.
  3. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, salt, black pepper, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  4. Rub the turkey thighs with the spice mixture.
  5. Place the turkey thighs in the air fryer basket.
  6. Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and crispy on the outside.
  7. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Why It Works
  • The air fryer circulates hot air around the turkey thighs, cooking them evenly and quickly.
  • The spice mixture of rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, and onion powder adds flavor to the turkey.
  • Letting the turkey thighs rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving helps to redistribute the juices and make the meat even more tender and juicy.