Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- First things first, preheat your oven to a hearty 450°F. Line a roasting pan or a rimmed baking sheet with foil for super easy cleanup later. Then, fit it with a rack and lightly grease that rack to prevent sticking.
- Next, pat those turkey legs thoroughly dry with paper towels. This is a crucial step for crispy skin! Brush them all over with the melted butter, ensuring every crevice gets coated. Then, generously rub them with your seasoning mix. Place the seasoned legs on the roasting rack and give them a light spray with avocado oil. This protects the spices and helps keep the meat beautifully moist.
- Place your turkey in the preheated oven. Roast them, uncovered, for 15 minutes. This initial high heat will help the skin brown up wonderfully.
- After 15 minutes, you'll see that gorgeous golden-brown skin. Loosely cover the turkey legs with foil to prevent the tops from scorching. Continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer, inserted into the thickest part of the meat (making sure it doesn't touch the bone), registers a minimum temperature of 165°F. This usually takes about 30-50 more minutes, depending on your oven and the size of your turkey legs.
- Once cooked, remove the turkey drumsticks from the oven. Keep them loosely covered in foil and let them rest for 10 minutes before serving. Please don't skip this step! It allows the juices to redistribute and settle back into the meat, ensuring every bite is incredibly juicy and tender.
Notes
Don't skip the resting step! Allowing the turkey legs to rest for 10 minutes after roasting allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring incredibly tender and moist meat. Always handle raw poultry with care, washing hands and using separate cutting boards/utensils to prevent cross-contamination.