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VIDEO Turkey wings can be quite tough if you don't take steps to soften the meat. In this video I show how easy it is to tenderize turkey wings via dry brining and air frying. Take those steps and add the right spices and the result is INCREDIBLE air fried Cajun turkey wings.Recipe for 2 wings (4 wing sections):Brining: One tablespoon Kosher salt and one teaspoon brown sugar.Marinade: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon crush peppercorns, 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder.

VIDEO Okay, let's get the big problem with smoking turkey wings out of the way: toughness. Turkey wings are tough. Very tough. However, I was able to smoke this 10 pound batch of turkey wings in a way that eliminated that toughness. One key thing to do is to marinate them for at least 24 hours in mojo marinade. Then take them out of the refrigerator a few hours before smoking to allow them to reach near room temperature. The key ingredient in my rub is the cayenne pepper which gives it that special spicy kick so you can feel...