Cooked Turkey Legs
Get ready for the ultimate juicy and flavorful turkey leg recipe experience! Perfect for small gatherings, this recipe ensures crispy skin and juicy dark meat with high-temperature roasting and a perfect seasoning blend.
Equipment
- Roasting pan with rack
- Meat thermometer
- Silicone basting brush
- Aluminum foil
- Paper towels
Ingredients
- 4 turkey legs bone-in, skin-on, ~12 ounces each
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C).
- Pat the turkey legs dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In a small bowl, mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, sage, salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper.
- Brush the turkey legs with olive oil or melted butter.
- Sprinkle the seasoning blend evenly over all sides of the turkey legs.
- Place the turkey legs on a roasting rack in a pan, leaving space between them.
- Roast for 45-50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 175-180°F (79-82°C). Cover with foil if the skin browns too quickly.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSodium: 500mgFiber: 1g
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