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Slow Cooker Turkey Legs
This easy recipe for Slow Cooker Turkey Legs is a must-try dinner. The turkey stays moist and juicy while taking on tremendous flavor from all of the spices.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 210 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs turkey legs About 6
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 3 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups water
- Fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker with a light coating of cooking spray.
- Brush the turkey legs with olive oil and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the dried seasonings and stir until well mixed.
- Rub the entire mixture over each side of the turkey legs.
- Transfer the seasoned legs into the prepared slow cooker.
- Pour 2 cups of water in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Cover the pot and cook for 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low.
- Remove legs from slow cooker and transfer to serving platter.
- Optional: Place under the broiler for a few minutes to brown the skin, if desired.
- Serve with fresh parsley as garnish.
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Notes
- Temp the thickest part: When checking the doneness of the turkey legs with a thermometer, insert it into the thickest part and try to avoid touching the bone for accuracy.
- Let them rest: Allow the cooked turkey legs to rest for about 10 minutes before serving. This lets the juices redistribute preventing the meat from becoming dry.
- Use them for meal prep: Try this turkey drumstick recipe by cooking a batch ahead of time and enjoying them throughout the week!
Nutrition Information
Calories
210kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
89mg
(30%)
Sodium
872mg
(36%)
Potassium
375mg
(11%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
36IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 210kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 872mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 36IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.