This delicious roasted turkey leg recipe is crispy, juicy and tender. It's so easy that practically cooks itself! It's an easy dinner for the whole family!
Roasted turkey legs are so delicious and satisfying! Baking them at the perfect temperature ensures a crispy skin and a juicy meat.
This roasted turkey leg with potatoes practically cooks itself, you can easily feed a family of four with just one leg.
Learn how to prepare this delicious recipe the easy way, no flipping or covering with aluminum foil required.
Simply season the turkey leg and potatoes with salt, lemon juice and some spices. Baste with olive oil and white wine and bake at 180ºC (350ºF) until the skin turns crispy and the meat is tender and juicy.
One of my favorite aspects of this recipe is that it tastes and looks so delicious for how easy it is to prepare, making it one of the most popular recipes around here. It's a great alternative if you prefer turkey to chicken.
This juicy turkey leg recipe is sure to impress dark meat lovers everywhere. It's the perfect main dish to serve for a simple family dinner or a special thanksgiving dinner!
Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:
Turkey leg - The main ingredient of this recipe. Tender and juicy.
White wine, olive oil, lemon juice, pepper, paprika, nutmeg, garlic and bay leaf - To season, flavor and add aroma to the turkey leg and potatoes.
Potatoes - Unpeeled small potatoes.
Onion - Sliced onion. To add flavor to the seasoning.
Salt - Highlights all the other flavors.
Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.
HOW TO MAKE ROASTED TURKEY LEG WITH POTATOES
Step 1: Place the onions cut into round slices at the bottom of a baking dish. Place the turkey leg and the unpeeled potatoes on top and season with salt, pepper, paprika, nutmeg, the peeled whole garlic, lemon juice and the bay leaves. Drizzle with olive oil and white wine and let marinate for 1 to 2 hours.
Step 2: Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).
Step 3: Bake until golden brown, about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Baste the leg and the potatoes occasionally with the sauce to prevent drying out.
Step 4: Turn off the oven and serve.
RECIPE TIPS
If you have leftovers, store the turkey leg and the potatoes in the fridge in a properly airtight container (to prevent the growth of microorganisms).
To prevent the meat from drying out, use a meat thermometer to monitor the internal temperature of the turkey.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long should I marinate this recipe?
Our suggestion is to marinate for about 2 hours, but If you are short on time, you can reduce the marinating time to 1 hour or skip this step. Skipping the marination step might speed up the process, but the turkey leg will lose flavor and tenderness.
Remember that while marinating enhances flavor and tenderness, it's important not to over-marinate, especially with acidic marinades such as lemon or orange, as this can negatively affect the texture of the leg.
Is it better to roast at 180ºC (350ºF) or 150ºC (300ºF)?
We usually roast the turkey leg at 180ºC (350ºF), we think this is the limit oven temperature to prevent the leg, potatoes and the sauce from drying out. What we usually do is open the oven from time to time and baste the turkey leg and the potatoes with the sauce that is full of seasonings. In addition to preventing from drying out, we are adding more flavor to the recipe.
For a lower temperature, such as 150ºC (300ºF), it will take longer to roast but it has the advantage of enhancing much more the flavors and making the turkey leg more tender and flavorful (Roasting time will increase by about 30 to 45 minutes).
Note: You can roast at a high temperature, like 200ºC (400ºF), but don't forget to cover with aluminum foil and to add more olive oil and white wine to prevent it from drying out.
Can I store in the fridge?
Yes, you can! Place the turkey leg and the potatoes in an airtight container and let cool down at room temperature for about 1 hour before refrigerating it. This helps prevent a significant temperature increase in the fridge, which can affect other perishable items.
Following these steps prevents the growth of microorganisms.
Can I roast with lemon slices?
Yes, you can!
Can I replace garlic cloves with garlic powder?
Absolutely!
This delicious roasted turkey leg recipe is crispy, juicy and tender. It's so easy that practically cooks itself! It's an easy dinner for the whole family!
Place the onions cut into round slices at the bottom of a baking dish. Place the turkey leg and the unpeeled potatoes on top and season with salt, pepper, paprika, nutmeg, the peeled whole garlic, lemon juice and the bay leaves. Drizzle with olive oil and white wine and let marinate for 1 to 2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).
Bake until golden brown, about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Baste the leg and the potatoes occasionally with the sauce to prevent drying out.
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