Easy Roasted Turkey Legs
Easy Roasted Turkey Legs – tender and juicy turkey for lovers of dark meat! These perfectly seasoned oven-roasted turkey legs are a great alternative to roasting a whole turkey.
Servings: 6
Calories: 397kcal
Ingredients
Seasoning
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- ½ tbsp garlic powder
- ½ tbsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground pepper
- 1 lemon , zest only
For the turkey
- 3 ½ pounds (1.3kg) turkey leg and thigh portions
- 3 tbsp olive oil , or as needed
- 1 lemon , sliced into rounds (use the zested lemon)
- 1 red onion , sliced into rounds
- Few sprigs fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Rub the turkey with olive oil. Combine all the ingredients for the rub and then sprinkle liberally over the turkey on both sides.1 tbsp dried oregano, 1 tbsp dried parsley, ½ tbsp garlic powder, ½ tbsp sweet paprika, 1 tsp cayenne, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp ground pepper, 1 lemon, 3 ½ pounds (1.3kg) turkey leg and thigh portions, 3 tbsp olive oil
- Preheat the oven to 350°F / 180°C. Line a roasting tin with baking paper or foil and spread the onion, rosemary and lemon slices over it. Place the turkey leg on top, skin side down and roast for 30 minutes.1 lemon, 1 red onion, Few sprigs fresh rosemary
- Turn the legs over, skin side up, and continue to cook for a further 40 minutes or until the internal temperature is 75°C (167°F).
- Rest the turkey, loosely covered with foil, for 20-30 minutes. Slice and serve!
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Notes
How Do I Know When My Turkey Legs Are Done?
The best – and safest! – way to tell when your turkey legs are cooked to perfection is to check the temperature using a digital thermometer. Insert the probe in the thickest part of the leg, avoiding the bone, and check it has reached a minimum of 75°C (167°F). The juices should run clear – another indicator that the turkey is cooked. Roasting times will vary depending on the size of the turkey legs and the efficiency of your oven so do check earlier if you are cooking smaller turkey legs.
The best – and safest! – way to tell when your turkey legs are cooked to perfection is to check the temperature using a digital thermometer. Insert the probe in the thickest part of the leg, avoiding the bone, and check it has reached a minimum of 75°C (167°F). The juices should run clear – another indicator that the turkey is cooked. Roasting times will vary depending on the size of the turkey legs and the efficiency of your oven so do check earlier if you are cooking smaller turkey legs.
Nutrition
Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 157mg | Sodium: 559mg | Potassium: 706mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 463IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 5mg
