Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large turkey drumsticks (about 2 lb total)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a rack inside.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
- Pat turkey legs dry and rub generously with the spice mixture. Let sit 15 minutes (or refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor).
- Place legs on the rack and roast for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- While legs roast, combine honey, vinegar, and mustard in a small saucepan. Simmer over low heat for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- During the last 15 minutes of roasting, brush turkey legs generously with the glaze. Rotate and glaze again halfway through.
- Remove from oven, garnish with rosemary sprigs, and serve warm on a wooden board.
Notes
- For smokier flavor, use a charcoal grill or add 1 tsp liquid smoke to the glaze.
- Flip legs every 20 minutes during glazing for even coating.
- Make ahead: Roast and glaze up to 2 days ahead; reheat in 350°F oven for 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Norse-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 leg (with bone)
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
