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Step 1
Rinse turkey thighs with water, then pat dry with paper towels.
Step 2
Season turkey thigh with salt and pepper, slipping salt under the skin where possible.
Step 3
Combine butter, minced garlic, sage, rosemary, paprika, and parsley.
Step 4
Let the turkey rest in the fridge until ready to use. You can make the herb spice a day or so in advance if desired.
Step 5
Loosen up the turkey skin by carefully running your fingers between the skin and the meat, the skin is very fragile so be careful not to tear it up.
Step 6
Generously rub the thighs with the herbed butter combination. Refrigerate until ready to roast or up to 24 hours.
Step 7
Preheat your oven to 400ºF/200ºC.
Step 8
Place onion, celery, and thyme in a 3-quart baking dish, then place the thighs on top of veggies.
Step 9
Roast the turkey thighs for 30 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 325°F/165℃. Continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F/75℃ in the thickest part of the breast. About an hour, depending on the size of your turkey thighs.
Step 10
If the turkey is browning too fast, tent it with a piece of foil to prevent over-browning.
Step 11
Remove from the oven and let it sit for about 10-15 minutes before carving. That allows the juices to settle back into the meat—reserve turkey drippings to make gravy if desired.
Step 12
Enjoy with mashed potatoes or vegetables