These 3 Ingredient Roasted Turkey Legs are perfectly roasted the easy way, no flipping or covering with aluminum foil required. Simply season the turkey legs then bake.
Why I love this recipe
This recipe uses just 3 ingredients plus black pepper to taste. It’s a great dinner for small Thanksgiving gatherings, Christmas, or New Year’s so you can skip making the entire turkey.
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Substitutions
You can use different spice mixes and add some more fresh herbs.
Equipment used for this recipe
- Cast iron skillet or 9x13 baking dish
How to make this recipe
Step 1 - Remove the turkey legs from the fridge and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2 – Brush the inside of a 10” cast iron skillet with olive oil.
Step 3 – Place the drumsticks in the prepared baking dish and brush turkey legs with olive oil on both sides. Next, season turkey legs all over with the rotisserie chicken seasoning. Then add black pepper to taste.
Step 4 - Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes. After 50 minutes, take them out and start checking the internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer in the thickest part of the leg. If it registers 165°F in the thickest part and the juices run clear, the meat is ready. Otherwise, place them back into the oven and bake for another 10 minutes or until the temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 5 - Let the baked turkey legs rest in the baking dish for 10 minutes before serving.
Pro Tips
The cooking time may be longer or shorter depending on the size of the legs, type of baking dish, and type of oven.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
You can freeze cooked turkey meat for up to 3 months.
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3 Ingredient Roasted Turkey Legs
Equipment
- 10.25" cast iron skillet or 9x13 baking dish
Ingredients
- 2 large turkey legs (drumsticks)
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons rotisserie chicken seasoning
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Remove the turkey legs from the fridge and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Brush a cast iron skillet or 9x13 casserole dish with olive oil.
- Place the drumsticks in the skillet and brush turkey legs with olive oil on both sides. Next, sprinkle each turkey leg all over with the rotisserie chicken seasoning. Then add black pepper to taste.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes. After 50 minutes, take them out and start checking the internal temperature with a meat thermometer in the thickest part of the leg. If it registers 165°F in the thickest part and the juices run clear, the meat is ready. Otherwise, place them back into the oven and bake for another 10 minutes or until the temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the tender turkey legs rest in the baking dish for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use different spice mixes and add some more fresh herbs.
- The cooking time may be longer or shorter depending on the size of your turkey legs, type of baking dish, and type of oven.
- Store leftover turkey legs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- You can freeze cooked turkey meat for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe bag.
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Monday 9th of December 2024
These turkey drumsticks are super easy and delicious!