Easy Roasted Turkey Legs
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4.4
Easy Roasted Turkey Legs
Description
Easy Roasted Turkey Legs feature whole turkey legs seasoned with a mixture of melted butter, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. The legs are pat-dried before applying the butter mixture to ensure crispy skin. The roasting process involves cooking the legs skin side down first, then flipping skin side up to brown for a final period, which promotes even cooking and a golden crust.
The turkey legs develop a rich buttery flavor with savory garlic notes complementing the natural taste of the meat. Slow roasting keeps the meat moist while allowing the skin to crisp up nicely.
This dish can be served as a filling entree alongside side dishes like roasted vegetables or potatoes. It yields about two large turkey legs weighing four to five pounds total.
Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness at an internal temperature of 170°F for safe and optimal results. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to five days or frozen for three months in airtight containers.
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 black pepper or to taste
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.
Notes
- Using a meat thermometer ensures the turkey legs are cooked properly and juicy.
- Feel free to adjust spices and herbs to suit your taste preferences.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- This recipe yields about 2 large turkey legs totaling 4-5 pounds.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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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