Oven-Roasted Turkey Drumsticks
Oven-Roasted Turkey Drumsticks deliver juicy, rich meat beneath a bronzed, well-seasoned skin, with gentle herbal notes from roasted celery and butter. It’s a cozy centerpiece for a small holiday table or a simple weekend supper, offering big turkey flavor without roasting a whole bird. Serve with pan juices and your favorite sides for a satisfying meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Oven-Roasted Turkey Drumsticks, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 8
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Rinse the turkey legs and pat them dry.
- 3
Stand the turkey legs upright (as if the turkey were standing). Press a knife downward into the deep tissue to make 2 or 3 long pockets. Press a piece of celery into each pocket. Pull back the skin on the legs, rub with butter, and season with a little salt. Put the skin back in place, rub with more butter, and season lightly with salt. Lay the turkey legs in a roasting pan. Pour in the water.
- 4
Roast uncovered until the legs are golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 180 degrees F (82 degrees C) on a meat thermometer, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Add more water if needed during roasting, and baste occasionally with the juices or melted butter.
- Calories 1700.8 kcal High 85%
- Protein 243.29 g Good Source 487%
- Carbohydrate 51.47 g 19%
- Total Fat 61.59 g High 79%
- Saturated Fat 16.13 g High 81%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 674.72 mg High 225%
- Sodium 11935.66 mg High 519%
- Dietary Fiber 1.61 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 2.35 g --
- Added Sugars 1.61 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 14.52 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 17.6 mg Good Source 98%
- Potassium 0.29 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 54.7 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 1.32 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Celery
About This Recipe
Oven Roasted Turkey Drumsticks is made with 5 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Celery Sticks, Salt, and Turkey Breast. Each serving provides about 1700.8 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Oven-Roasted Turkey Drumsticks made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Celery Sticks, Salt, Turkey Breast, Water. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Oven-Roasted Turkey Drumsticks?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1700.8 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Oven-Roasted Turkey Drumsticks easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Oven-Roasted Turkey Drumsticks healthy?
- Oven-Roasted Turkey Drumsticks has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 1700.8 calories and 243.29 g of protein, or 487% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 11935.66 mg (519% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.13 g (81% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Celery, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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