Crazy Turkey Legs
Crazy Turkey Legs are a bold and saucy dish that is easy to make and great for family meals. They achieve big flavor with simple steps and pantry spices, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 large large turkey legs
- 1 cup BBQ sauce Preferably your favorite BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For searing
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Rinse the turkey legs and pat them dry.
- In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the mixture all over the turkey legs.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the turkey legs in the skillet until browned on all sides.
- Transfer the turkey legs to a baking dish and brush them generously with BBQ sauce.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 1.5 - 2 hours, or until the turkey is cooked through and tender.
- Remove the foil for the last 30 minutes to caramelize the sauce.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Pat the legs dry well before seasoning to help them brown. For a sticky glaze, brush more BBQ sauce in the last 30 minutes. Use a meat thermometer; turkey is safe at 165°F (74°C). Cool the turkey legs to room temperature before storing.