Roasted Turkey Drumsticks

5 from 4 votes

Roasted Turkey Drumsticks with a hint of paprika and garlic, super moist and delicious, and a great alternative to the whole roast turkey if you have a small gathering and you do not want to cook a whole bird. The turkey legs are a lot quicker to cook, and they go down well with the whole family.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1 10

Total Time1 20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: International

Servings: people

Calories: 590kcal

Author: Daniela Apostol

Ingredients

2 turkey drumsticks ( 800 grams each drumstick)
50 g butter (1.76 oz)
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon garlic granules
1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 230 degrees Celsius (450 Fahrenheit).
Melt the butter over a low to medium heat, then add it to a bowl.
Add the paprika, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper to the butter, and mix well to get a smooth paste.
Use a brush to brush the drumsticks well on both sides with the paprika paste.
Transfer the drumsticks to a roasting tray lined with foil, and roast for 15 minutes, then turn the drumsticks onto the other side, and roast for a further 15 minutes.
Cover the drumsticks loosely with tin foil (kitchen foil) and roast for 30-40 minutes more until the meat is tender and the juices run clear.

Notes

As previously mentioned, the weight of the turkey drumsticks will dictate the cooking time - if you think it needs longer in the oven, you can add 10-15 minutes longer.
Since the drumsticks are covered with kitchen foil, they will not become dry, but they will stay moist and juicy. Turkey legs have a dark meat, which doesn't tend to dry out as much as the white meat from the turkey crown.
The butter will also help massively to keep the legs moist, and very flavourful too. You could swap it for oil if you wish, it will still help with the moisture.

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