Grilled Turkey Legs
Impress your friends and family with these juicy, smoky, delicious grilled turkey legs. It's an easy recipe for beginning grill masters and beyond.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 1122kcal
Cost: $15.33
Equipment
- gas grill
- small bowl
- mixing spoon
- pastry brush
Ingredients
- 6 turkey legs
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 Tablespoon seasoned salt
- 1 Tablespoon coarse black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Cooking Spray
Instructions
SEASON THE TURKEY LEGS:
- Combine melted butter and seasonings in a small bowl.
- Brush the butter mixture onto the turkey legs and set aside.
- Allow the turkey legs to come to room temperature while you preheat the grill to 400° F.
GRILL TURKEY LEGS:
- Spray the entire turkey leg with cooking spray and place it directly onto the grill over direct heat.
- Repeat with the remaining turkey legs.
- Rotate the legs a quarter turn every 5 minutes to sear the outside of the legs.
- Turn the grill down to 300° F (indirect heat) and cook until the internal temperature is 165° F. Continue to rotate legs every 5 minutes while cooking.
TO FINISH:
- Remove the turkey legs from the grill.
- Allow them to rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving: 1leg | Calories: 1122kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 133g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 522mg | Sodium: 1668mg | Potassium: 1914mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 1074IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 12mg