Oven Roasted Turkey Legs Recipe

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    1043 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Oven Roasted Turkey Legs Recipe

These oven roasted turkey legs are rubbed with the perfect blend of spices, then baked until plump and juicy, for those who always want the turkey legs!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 turkey legs/drumsticks about 1 pound each
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil or use butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika I like hot or smoked
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon dried sage
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne optional, for spicy

GRAVY OPTION

  • 1 cup turkey leg drippings from roasting pan
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube optional, for extra flavor
  • 2 teaspoons corn starch mixed with 2 teaspoons water to form a slurry
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • salt to taste if needed
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Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425 degrees F (220 C).
  2. Mix the oil and seasonings in a small bowl until well combined.
  3. Rub the turkey legs down with the spice mixture. Be sure to get well rubbed in.
  4. Set the turkey legs into roasted pan with a roasting rack placed at the bottom of the pan. This will allow drippings to drip away from the turkey legs.
  5. Roast the turkey drumsticks for 25 minutes, until nicely browned.
  6. Cover the pan loosely with aluminum foil, then continue to roast for 20-30 minutes more, or until the turkey legs reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74C).
  7. Allow the roasted turkey legs to rest 5-10 minutes. Serve.

GRAVY OPTION

  1. Strain the drippings from the bottom of the roasting pan into a bowl.
  2. Pour 1 cup of the strained drippings into a small saucepan or pot. Heat to medium.
  3. Swirl in the bouillon cube (if using) and cornstarch slurry. Stir for 1-2 minutes to thicken.
  4. Remove from heat and whisk in butter. Adjust for salt and serve.

Notes

  • Serve your turkey drumsticks with a side of your favorite veggies. It’s great over mashed potatoes with a gravy made from the pan drippings.
  • Roasting times can vary depending on the size of the turkey drumsticks. They can range from 9 ounces to well over 1 pound.
  • Nutritional information estimated without gravy.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 1043kcal (52%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 133g (266%) Fat 53g (82%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 15g Monounsaturated Fat 17g Cholesterol 481mg (160%) Sodium 1084mg (45%) Potassium 1877mg (54%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Vitamin A 378IU (8%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 122mg (12%) Iron 12mg (67%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1043 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 1043kcal 52%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 133g 266%
Fat 53g 82%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15g 88%
Monounsaturated Fat 17g 85%
Cholesterol 481mg 160%
Sodium 1084mg 45%
Potassium 1877mg 40%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 0.1g 0%
Vitamin A 378IU 8%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Calcium 122mg 12%
Iron 12mg 67%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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