Baked Turkey Drumsticks

5 from 2 votes

These baked turkey drumsticks are an excellent alternative to a whole turkey roast, offering juicy, succulent meat inside and crispy skin on the outside.

Prep Time15

Total Time1 15

Course: Dinner, Holiday, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: drumsticks

Calories: 342kcal

Author: Claudy

Equipment

Ingredients

4 Turkey Drumsticks
2 teaspoon Seasoned salt or regular salt
2 teaspoon Onion powder
2 teaspoon Garlic powder
2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 teaspoon Smoked paprika
1 teaspoon Blackpepper
1 teaspoon Chicken boullion powder
¼ cup Olive oil or melted unsalted butter

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400℉ and lightly grease a baking dish or line with a parchment paper. ( I greased and lined mine with some onion and lemon slices).
Pat dry the turkey with a paper towel.
Sprinkle all the seasonings and pour the oil on the turkey drumsticks. Using your hands, make sure you season the turkey well all over.
4 Turkey Drumsticks, 2 teaspoon Seasoned salt, 2 teaspoon Onion powder, 2 teaspoon Garlic powder, 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 2 teaspoon Smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon Blackpepper, 1 teaspoon Chicken boullion, ¼ cup Olive oil
Place the drumsticks in the baking dish and bake uncovered at 400℉ for 1 hour. If your turkey is drying out too fast, cover it after the first 30 minutes and baste it with the juice often. Also, if the turkey doesn't have enough juice, add a little water or broth before you cover it so it cooks for the remaining 30 minutes.
When the internal temperature reads 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the meat, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes, then serve.

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Notes

Patting the turkey dry before seasoning ensures the marinade sticks to the meat and results in crispy skin when baked.
Elevate the drumsticks on a wire rack in the baking dish for even heat circulation.
Letting the turkey rest ensures juicy meat.
For deeper flavor, marinate the turkey with the spice mix for at least 30 minutes before baking.
Add liquid to the roasting pan for moisture if it drying out quickly
Basting Keeps Them Juicy: Basting the drumsticks with their own juices halfway through baking enhances moisture and flavour.

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