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Juicy Baked Turkey Legs

These Oven-Baked Roasted Turkey Legs are juicy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned for a hearty, satisfying meal. Slow-roasted and wrapped in foil until golden brown with crispy skin, they’re packed with rich, savory flavor in every bite. Whether you're looking for a smaller holiday alternative to a whole turkey or just craving mouthwatering fall-off-the-bone drumsticks, this easy recipe delivers big taste with minimal effort. 
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine American
Keyword baked turkey legs, baked turkey legs wrapped in foil, oven baked turkey legs
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 451kcal
Author Brandi Crawford

Equipment

  • 9x13 Baking Dish
  • Foil

Ingredients

  • ½ cup sliced onions I used white onions.
  • ½ cup chopped green peppers
  • 3-4 pounds turkey legs
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil Use enough to coat each leg.
  • 1 tablespoon Creole Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • foil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  • Place the sliced onions and green peppers into the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish.
  • Pat the legs dry. Place the legs in the dish and drizzle both sides of the legs olive oil and then sprinkle the spices onto both sides of the legs. Be sure to use enough spices to cover the skin of both sides of the legs. Add additional as necessary to prevent bland turkey.
  • Rub the spices into the legs.
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake for 2 hours.
  • Remove the foil and adjust the oven temperature to 350 degrees. Allow the legs to bake for an additional 20-30 minutes or until the skin is crisp. You can test if the legs have finished cooking by using a meat thermometer. Test the thickest part of the leg and ensure the turkey has reached a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees.
  • Cool before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute Creole seasoning for any of your favorite spices or chicken/turkey rubs.
  • You can also use chicken drumsticks. Be sure to test if the chicken is done by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest parts of one of the pieces of chicken. Chicken must be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees.
  • You will need to use a meat thermometer. Insert the meat thermometer into the thickest part of one the turkey wings. According to the USDA, Poultry must be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees.
  • The legs are baked and covered at a lower temperature initially, in order to cook the turkey throughout. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 20g