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HOT & SPICY TURKEY LEGS



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Who doesn't love turkey legs at a street fair? Why wait for the next fair when you can make incredible turkey legs at home? Grab the seasonings and begin! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 turkey drumsticks (1-1/2 pounds each)
2/3 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/3 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Divide drumsticks between 2 large bowls or shallow dishes. In a smaller bowl, whisk remaining ingredients until blended. Add 3/4 cup marinade to drumsticks, dividing evenly between the bowls. Turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Preheat oven to 375°. Remove drumsticks from marinade to a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan; discard marinade in bowls., Bake, covered, 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 45-60 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 175°, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 937 calories, Fat 50g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 343mg cholesterol, Sodium 587mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 113g protein.

SPICY TURKEY LEGS



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Your guests are sure to get a kick out of these flavorful turkey legs. For less spicy flavor, reduce the amount of hot sauce and inject 1/2 ounce into each leg. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2/3 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce
5 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional
6 turkey drumsticks (1 pound each)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients; set aside 1/4 cup for basting. Draw remaining marinade into a flavor injector. In several areas of each drumstick, inject a total of 2 tablespoons (or 1 oz.) of marinade into the meat while slowly pulling out the needle., Place drumsticks on a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until a thermometer reads 180°, 45-55 minutes longer, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680 calories, Fat 39g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 228mg cholesterol, Sodium 1489mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 76g protein.

HOT & SPICY TURKEY LEGS RECIPE



Hot & Spicy Turkey Legs Recipe image

Who doesnâ??t love turkey legs at a street fair? Why wait for the next fair when you can make incredible turkey legs at home? Grab the seasonings and begin! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 turkey drumsticks (1-1/2 pounds each)
2/3 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/3 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Divide drumsticks between two large resealable bags. In a bowl, whisk remaining ingredients until blended. Add 3/4 cup marinade to drumsticks, dividing evenly between bags. Seal bags and turn to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
  • Preheat oven to 375°. Remove drumsticks from marinade to a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan; discard marinade in bags.
  • Bake, covered, 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 45-60 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 175°, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.
  • Yield: 4 servings.
  • Originally published as Hot & Spicy Turkey Legs in Taste of Home
  • June/July 2014
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SPICY TURKEY LEGS RECIPE



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How to make Spicy Turkey Legs Recipe

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients
2/3 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce
5 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional
6 turkey drumsticks (1 pound each)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients; set aside 1/4 cup for basting. Draw remaining marinade into a flavor injector. In several areas of each drumstick, inject a total of 2 tablespoons (or 1 oz.) of marinade into the meat while slowly pulling out the needle.
  • Place drumsticks on a foil-lined 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 45-55 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with reserved marinade. Yield: 6 servings. Editor's Note: Flavor injectors can be found in the outdoor cooking section of your favorite home or cooking store or through numerous internet sources.

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