Easy Roasted Turkey Legs
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Easy Roasted Turkey Legs
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These Easy Roasted Turkey Legs are the perfect alternative to roasting an entire turkey! Made with only 3 simple ingredients, this recipe is no fuss, no muss and there's no tricky carving required!
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Ingredients
- 2 turkey legs thighs and drumsticks (4-5 lbs)
- ¼ cup butter melted
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon pepper or to taste
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Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Pat dry the turkey legs with paper towels.
- Prep Turkey: Whisk the melted butter with the salt, garlic powder and pepper. Generously brush the butter mixture all around the turkey legs.
- Transfer To Oven: Transfer the turkey legs to a greased baking pan, skin side down and transfer to the preheated oven.
- Roast: Roast the turkey for 30 minutes, flip the legs so that the skin side is up and roast for another 45 minutes to 1 hour or until the internal temperature of the thighs reaches 170°F.
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Notes
- Get an instant meat thermometer! It is a life saver when it comes to cooking not only turkey, but any kind of meat.
- Feel free to play around with spices, sauces and herbs. If you're looking for a flavorful, liquid gold sauce, check out my maple mustard turkey thighs.
- Store leftover roasted turkey legs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
- You can also freeze your turkey legs! Stored in airtight container, they will last for 3 months frozen!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
477kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
55g
(110%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
221mg
(74%)
Sodium
404mg
(17%)
Potassium
777mg
(22%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
245IU
(5%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 477 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 477kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 55g | 110% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 221mg | 74% |
| Sodium | 404mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 777mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 245IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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