5.0 from 12 votes
Roasted Turkey Drumsticks
Roasted Turkey Drumsticks with a hint of paprika and garlic, super moist and delicious, and a great alternative to the whole roast turkey if you have a small gathering and you do not want to cook a whole bird. The turkey legs are a lot quicker to cook, and they go down well with the whole family.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 590 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 2 turkey drumsticks ( 800 grams each drumstick)
- 50 g butter (1.76 oz)
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic granules
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 230 degrees Celsius (450 Fahrenheit).
- Melt the butter over a low to medium heat, then add it to a bowl.
- Add the paprika, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper to the butter, and mix well to get a smooth paste.
- Use a brush to brush the drumsticks well on both sides with the paprika paste.
- Transfer the drumsticks to a roasting tray lined with foil, and roast for 15 minutes, then turn the drumsticks onto the other side, and roast for a further 15 minutes.
- Cover the drumsticks loosely with tin foil (kitchen foil) and roast for 30-40 minutes more until the meat is tender and the juices run clear.
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Notes
- As previously mentioned, the weight of the turkey drumsticks will dictate the cooking time - if you think it needs longer in the oven, you can add 10-15 minutes longer.
- Since the drumsticks are covered with kitchen foil, they will not become dry, but they will stay moist and juicy. Turkey legs have a dark meat, which doesn't tend to dry out as much as the white meat from the turkey crown.
- The butter will also help massively to keep the legs moist, and very flavourful too. You could swap it for oil if you wish, it will still help with the moisture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
590kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
67g
(134%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
267mg
(89%)
Sodium
915mg
(38%)
Potassium
999mg
(29%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
1194IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 590
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 590kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 67g | 134% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 267mg | 89% |
| Sodium | 915mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 999mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1194IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.