Step 1

Prep your equipment: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet or roasting pan with a sheet of aluminum foil or parchment paper. Set it aside.

Step 2

Set out the turkey: Take the turkey legs out of the fridge while the oven is heating and you are working on the turkey seasoning.

Step 3

Make the rub: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Dry the turkey legs: Pat dry turkey legs with paper towels on all sides.

Step 5

Apply the rub: Using a pastry brush or your clean hands, evenly distribute the butter rub over the turkey legs.

Step 6

Transfer to the baking sheet: Transfer the seasoned turkey legs onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 7

Bake: Bake for 25 minutes. After the first 25 minutes, loosely tent the top with aluminum foil to prevent it from browning too fast. You do not want to seal the turkey as it will create steam and prevent it from getting crisp.

Step 8

Continue baking: Continue to roast for 30 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the turkey registers 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 9

Let rest and serve: Remove from the oven, tent it with aluminum foil, and let it rest* for 10 minutes before serving.