Turkey Drumstick Recipe
Baked Turkey Legs have juicy and tender meat inside and crispy skin. This turkey drumstick recipe is perfect for any gatherings, without roasting and entire bird.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 468kcal
Ingredients
- 4 turkey legs bone in & skin on, about 10 oz each
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoon oil
- Cooking spray I use Misto
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place cooling rack (roasting rack) on rimmed baking sheet and spray it with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, add onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper and stir with a fork.
- Place turkey legs on a large plate, pat dry with paper towels and brush with oil. Sprinkle with a spice mix evenly all around and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Then cover loosely with foil or silicone lid and bake for another 30-40 minutes or until juices run clear when pierced with a paring knife and an instant read thermometer reads 160 degrees F.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Serve warm with mashed potatoes, a side of roasted veggies or favorite salad.
Notes
- Store: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freeze: Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw in refrigerator.
- Don't skip resting: It's when meat becomes even more juicy.
- No rack: If you don't have a rack, you can just line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1drumstick | Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 225mg | Sodium: 820mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g