Description
These Baked Turkey Drumsticks are a delicious and easy-to-make main course featuring juicy turkey legs coated with a flavorful blend of herbs and spices. Baked to perfection in the oven, they offer a hearty meal perfect for family dinners, served best alongside mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Turkey Drumsticks
- 2 turkey drumsticks (about 2.5 pounds total)
Seasoning & Butter
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the turkey drumsticks.
- Dry Drumsticks: Pat the turkey drumsticks dry using paper towels to ensure the seasoning sticks well and the skin crisps up during baking.
- Season Turkey: Place the drumsticks in a baking dish, drizzle with melted butter, then evenly rub all the seasonings—salt, black pepper, thyme, parsley flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika—over the turkey pieces for maximum flavor.
- Bake and Baste: Bake the turkey drumsticks in the oven for one hour. After the first 30 minutes of baking, remove the baking dish and use a basting brush to coat the drumsticks with the melted butter and juices from the bottom of the pan to enhance moisture and flavor.
- Check Doneness and Serve: Use a digital thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 170°F in the thickest part of the drumstick. Once done, serve the baked drumsticks with mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- These drumsticks are an excellent alternative to roasting a whole turkey while still delivering rich herb-infused flavors.
- Make sure to baste after 30 minutes to keep the meat moist and flavorful.
- Pair with mashed potatoes and your favorite sautéed vegetables to complement the dish.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee the turkey is fully cooked and safe to eat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 1124 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.03 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 66 g
- Cholesterol: 242 mg
