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Easy Roasted Turkey Legs

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!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 477 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Pat dry the turkey legs with paper towels.
  2. Prep Turkey: Whisk the melted butter with the salt, garlic powder and pepper. Generously brush the butter mixture all around the turkey legs.
  3. Transfer To Oven: Transfer the turkey legs to a greased baking pan, skin side down and transfer to the preheated oven.
  4. 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

  • 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

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

% 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.