Easy Oven Roasted Barbecue Turkey Legs
Transform your weeknight dinner with these Easy Oven Roasted Barbecue Turkey Legs—a mouthwatering, tender, and flavor-packed dish that brings the taste of smoky barbecue right to your home kitchen. Featuring a bold dry rub made from paprika, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and a hint of cayenne pepper, these turkey legs are perfectly seasoned and roasted to crispy, golden perfection. Brushed with a luscious layer of sweet barbecue sauce and cooked until caramelized, this recipe requires minimal prep time but delivers maximum flavor. Perfect for a hearty meal, these turkey legs pair beautifully with coleslaw, baked beans, or roasted vegetables for a comforting family dinner. Skip the grill and enjoy the convenience of your oven while still savoring that classic barbecue taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces turkey legs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon ground mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 0.5 cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
In a small bowl, combine the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, ground mustard, and cayenne pepper (if using).
Pat the turkey legs dry with paper towels, then rub olive oil all over each leg to allow the spice mix to adhere.
Generously coat each turkey leg with the spice rub, using your hands to massage the mix into the skin and meat.
Place the seasoned turkey legs on the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between them to ensure even cooking.
Roast the turkey legs in the oven for 60 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking to ensure they brown evenly.
After 60 minutes, brush each turkey leg with barbecue sauce and return them to the oven.
Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and roast for an additional 30 minutes, basting with extra barbecue sauce halfway through, until the turkey legs are fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the turkey legs from the oven and allow them to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with extra barbecue sauce on the side and your favorite sides like coleslaw or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1748 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.0 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.8 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 540 mg | 180% | |
| Sodium | 4317 mg | 188% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.1 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.4 g | ||
| Protein | 147.3 g | 295% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 219 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 2083 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
