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Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:1 hr 45 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:1 hr 45 minsServings:4

Active Time:15 mins

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:1 hr 45 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 45 mins

Servings:4

Servings:

4

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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2 ½poundsturkey drumsticks, skinned if desired (2-3 drumsticks)2mediumcarrots, bias-cut into 2-inch pieces2teaspoonslemon zest½cuplemon juice2tablespoonshot chili powder1tablespoonpaprika4clovesgarlic, minced½teaspoonsalt1 ½cupsreduced-sodium chicken broth1cupwhole-wheat pearl couscous¼cupchopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish

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Ingredients

2 ½poundsturkey drumsticks, skinned if desired (2-3 drumsticks)

2mediumcarrots, bias-cut into 2-inch pieces

2teaspoonslemon zest

½cuplemon juice

2tablespoonshot chili powder

1tablespoonpaprika

4clovesgarlic, minced

½teaspoonsalt

1 ½cupsreduced-sodium chicken broth

1cupwhole-wheat pearl couscous

¼cupchopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish

DirectionsPlace turkey and carrots in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag set in a shallow dish. Combine lemon juice, chili powder, paprika, garlic and salt in a small bowl. Add to the bag. Seal the bag and refrigerate, turning occasionally, for 1 to 4 hours.Lightly coat the basket of a 6- to 9-quart air fryer with cooking spray. Drain the turkey and carrots (discard marinade). Arrange the turkey in the prepared basket. Cook at 350℉ for 15 minutes. Flip the turkey and add the carrots. Cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the meaty part of a drumstick registers 175℉ and the carrots are tender, about 15 minutes more.Meanwhile, bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in parsley and lemon zest.Serve the turkey and carrots with the couscous. Garnish with additional parsley, if desired.To make aheadMarinate turkey and carrots (Step 1) for up to 4 hours.Equipment6- to 9-quart air fryerOriginally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2023

Directions

Place turkey and carrots in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag set in a shallow dish. Combine lemon juice, chili powder, paprika, garlic and salt in a small bowl. Add to the bag. Seal the bag and refrigerate, turning occasionally, for 1 to 4 hours.Lightly coat the basket of a 6- to 9-quart air fryer with cooking spray. Drain the turkey and carrots (discard marinade). Arrange the turkey in the prepared basket. Cook at 350℉ for 15 minutes. Flip the turkey and add the carrots. Cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the meaty part of a drumstick registers 175℉ and the carrots are tender, about 15 minutes more.Meanwhile, bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in parsley and lemon zest.Serve the turkey and carrots with the couscous. Garnish with additional parsley, if desired.To make aheadMarinate turkey and carrots (Step 1) for up to 4 hours.Equipment6- to 9-quart air fryer

Place turkey and carrots in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag set in a shallow dish. Combine lemon juice, chili powder, paprika, garlic and salt in a small bowl. Add to the bag. Seal the bag and refrigerate, turning occasionally, for 1 to 4 hours.

Lightly coat the basket of a 6- to 9-quart air fryer with cooking spray. Drain the turkey and carrots (discard marinade). Arrange the turkey in the prepared basket. Cook at 350℉ for 15 minutes. Flip the turkey and add the carrots. Cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the meaty part of a drumstick registers 175℉ and the carrots are tender, about 15 minutes more.

Meanwhile, bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in parsley and lemon zest.

Serve the turkey and carrots with the couscous. Garnish with additional parsley, if desired.

To make ahead

Marinate turkey and carrots (Step 1) for up to 4 hours.

Equipment

6- to 9-quart air fryer

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2023

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)427Calories11gFat38gCarbs48gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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