If you’ve ever been to a fair, picture yourself holding a huge turkey leg in one hand and cotton candy in the other. It’s delicious, smoky, sweet, and tangy. If you’re anything like me, you’d probably be double fisting two turkey legs instead. So why not make this BBQ turkey leg for Thanksgiving? Well, I’m here to help. Try out my new recipe for BBQ turkey legs below. Make sure to read my cooking tips first:
Turkey Legs On The Grill For Thanksgiving
Grilled Turkey Drumsticks 🔗
If you’ve never tried grilling turkey drumsticks, you’re missing out! These big, juicy cuts are perfect for grilling. Keep the flame low, and these babies will come out perfectly tender with a nice crisp skin.
Prep: 8min
Nutrition Facts: properties {‘calories’: ‘375’, ‘Fat’: ’29 g’, ‘Carbohydrate’: ‘6 g’, ‘Protein’: ’23 g’}
Ingredients:
- 1 Tbsp Cumin
- 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
- 2 lb Turkey Leg
- 3 Tbsp Red Palm Oil
Instruction:
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Mix together cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, sea salt and pepper in a small bowl.
Rub drumsticks with seasonings.
Sear drumsticks on the grill for approximately 3 minutes per quarter turn.
After searing all sides, move drumsticks to a part of the grill where they can cook by indirect heat.
(See notes below).
Cook drumsticks via indirect heat for an additional 50–60 minutes.
The grill temperature during this time should read around 300°F.
Turn drumsticks 1/4 turn every 10 minutes until they have reached an internal temperature of 180°F.
Baste drumsticks with red palm oil toward the end of their cook time, about the last 20 minutes or so.
Reapply as necessary.
FAQ
Do you wrap turkey legs in foil when grilling?
The turkey legs should be placed on a sheet of aluminum foil that is big enough to wrap around them. Drizzle a little water or chicken broth over the turkey legs, then tightly wrap the foil around the legs, placing them on a baking sheet or other oven-safe dish. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until heated through.
How do I cook turkey legs?
The turkey legs should be placed on a sheet of aluminum foil that is big enough to wrap around them. Drizzle a little water or chicken broth over the turkey legs, then tightly wrap the foil around the legs, placing them on a baking sheet or other oven-safe dish. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until heated through.
How long do you cook fully cooked turkey legs?
The turkey legs should be placed on a sheet of aluminum foil that is big enough to wrap around them. Drizzle a little water or chicken broth over the turkey legs, then tightly wrap the foil around the legs, placing them on a baking sheet or other oven-safe dish. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until heated through.