Pop Culture Kitchen: Jurassic Turkey Legs

No trip to Jurassic Park is complete without one of their iconic smoked Turkey legs! Enjoy your Jurassic Park movie night with our version in the air fryer!

Ingredients:

  • 3 Turkey Legs
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions:

  1. Combine seasonings and melted butter.
  2. Pat the legs dry with a paper towel. Brush the seasoning mixture all over the drumsticks.
  3. Put the legs in the air fryer basket and air fry at 390 for 25-30 minutes.
  4. The legs are done when they reach an internal temp of 165 degrees F. Always check the temperature with a meat thermometer, don’t just go based on cooking time.
  5. If the drumsticks need more cooking time return them to the air fryer for another 5-10 minutes additional time and check the internal temp again.
  6. Let them rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
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Author: Tara Reyes