Slow Cooker Turkey Legs
These Slow Cooker Turkey Legs are simply seasoned with pantry spices and cooked until perfectly tender and juicy. With minimal prep, they’re great for an easy family dinner any night of the week!
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 210kcal
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 lbs turkey legs About 6
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 3 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup water
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker with a light coating of cooking spray.
- Brush the turkey legs with olive oil and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the dried seasonings and stir until well mixed.
- Rub the entire mixture over each side of the turkey legs.
- Transfer the seasoned legs into the prepared slow cooker.
- Pour 2 cups of water in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook for 3-4 hours high or 6-8 hours low.
- Remove legs from slow cooker and transfer to serving platter.
- Optional: Place under the broiler for a few minutes to brown the skin, if desired.
- Serve with fresh parsley as garnish.
Notes
- If the turkey legs are wet when you remove them from the package, pat them dry with a paper towel before coating with the oil and seasonings.
- Ensure your slow cooker is large enough to comfortably fit the turkey legs so that they cook properly.
- The turkey legs are safe to eat when a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the drumstick reads at least 165°F, however a range of 175°-190°F is ideal for more tender dark meat.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 872mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg
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