Have you ever heard of a pre smoked turkey leg? It’s a barbecue item that can be ordered from the comfort of your own home. It consists of smoked turkey legs wrapped in bacon. The best part about it is that it’s easy to prepare, yet very tasty. What makes pre-smoked turkey legs different from regular chicken or turkey legs are their crispy bacon-wrapped edges. You’re definitely going to want to order this barbecue food for your next barbeque. Here is how to cook pre-smoked turkey legs in the air fryer.
What Can I Use For The Turkey Leg Skin?
For this recipe, you will need a turkey leg skin, which is the skin that is around the turkey leg. It has the greatest taste, so you need to cook it. You can use a store bought skin, or you can use a turkey breast skin. However, you need to remove the breast skin from the turkey leg first. This skin is hard and tough to work with. Once you have the turkey leg skin, you need to pre-smoke it in a BBQ. This is to remove the skin’s high fat content. The BBQ also helps cook the skin properly. Next, you will need to transfer the turkey leg to a large baking sheet or tray. Make sure you do this carefully, as the skin may break or tear. There are many different pre-smoked turkey leg recipes online. If you do not have time to make a whole turkey leg, you can buy a pre-smoked thigh bone with skin.
The method to cooking pre smoked turkey leg in air fryer
This how to cooking pre smoked turkey leg in air fryer method uses part of one of my favorite foods, and if you love it you will know why. Turkey legs, pre-smoked, are one of my all time favorite foods. One of the first times I remember eating a pre-smoked turkey leg was at a Christmas party. A big box of different flavors was passed around and I decided to go with the one that looked the most appetizing. I don’t remember what it was, but I know I enjoyed it. For Thanksgiving, I decided to recreate the taste of a pre-smoked turkey leg. The first time I did it I used a regular turkey leg because I had it at home, but the next time I did it, I used turkey legs from a store. So, this how to cooking pre smoked turkey leg in air fryer method is different depending on your first choice.
Why I needed a Air Fryer
I needed a new air fryer as my current one had finally reached it’s end of life. When I first got the second one, it didn’t have a temperature probe and the humidity probe wasn’t working. So after all the useful time with the frying I ended up having to buy a new one. A quick call to Amazon Prime and I had my new air fryer delivered in no time! Now I have a compact, easy to use, and time saving air fryer!
What to season the pre smoked turkey legs in an Air Fryer
Pre smoked turkey legs can be found at the grocery store. This is just like the regular turkey legs that we have at Thanksgiving dinner, except it is smoked first. This is done with special equipment and a process. Normally, these turkey legs would be rubbed with spices and grilled on the grill. With the air fryer, you will get the same taste, but with a crunchy, healthier option. Pre smoked turkey legs can be found at the grocery store, but in order to get the most out of them, you will need to season them before you start cooking.
Use the Right Tools
One of the best ways to cook turkey legs is in an air fryer. This will give you perfectly cooked turkey legs and ensure the meat is tender and juicy. If you are unfamiliar with cooking turkey legs, the easiest way to cook them is to wrap the legs in foil and bake them for about 30 minutes in an oven. Although, this method of cooking turkey legs is easy, it may take longer to cook, as it is done in a different manner than when cooked in an air fryer. For example, turkey legs are typically very fatty, so to ensure they are juicy, you will need to remove the fat before cooking. Additionally, you won’t be able to remove the skin, which would be very tasty, if you are planning to serve them as drumsticks. To help you cook turkey legs in an air fryer, you will need the following: turkey legs, a turkey legs air fryer, a baking pan, a towel, and aluminum foil. To help cook the turkey legs, you will need to remove the legs from the packaging. Then, place them in the air fryer and seal the lid. Place the lid on the air fryer and cook the legs for about 25 minutes. When the turkey legs are finished, remove them from the air fryer and place them in a baking dish. You can also serve them with your favorite gravy. The air fryer will ensure the meat is cooked perfectly and the gravy has time to reduce and thicken
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