As we know that turkey legs are the favorite part of every single person on Thanksgiving Day. Cooking turkey legs in the oven is so easy. That’s why this is a perfect meal for small gatherings on Thanksgiving. The cooking method and the perfect cooking time make your turkey delicious and tender. You can’t cook your turkey legs perfectly until you know how long to bake turkey legs? Here, we are going to explain how to cook turkey legs perfectly.
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How Long to Cook Turkey Legs in Oven?
The perfect cooking time depends on the temperature you are going to set. You can cook turkey legs in the oven at different temperatures. The more temp. you use the less time it will take to cook perfectly. In some cases, it doesn’t work because not each and every oven has the same heating capacity that’s why they may take a long time even at high temperatures. Using too much high temperature can burn your turkey legs. We are recommending some different temperatures at which you can cook your turkey legs.
How Long to Bake Turkey Legs at 400?
If you are cooking turkey legs at 400°F, you have to preheat the oven. Now, place turkey legs on a baking tray and bake for 25 mins. When it’s done flip the turkey legs upside down and cook again for additional 45-55 mins. or until it reaches the expected temperature which is 170°F. You can use the meat thermometer to check the internal temperature instantly.
How Long to Bake Turkey Legs at 350?
If you are cooking turkey legs at 350°F, you have to preheat the oven first at the same temperature. Place all the turkey legs on a baking tray, skin side down, and bake/roast for 30 mins. When it’s done flip the legs upside down and cook for additional 45 mins to 1 hour or until the internal temperature of the turkey legs reaches 170°F from its thickest part.
How Long to Bake Turkey Legs at 375?
You have to preheat the oven first at 375°F. Place all the turkey legs on a baking tray, skin side down, and bake/roast for 25 mins. When it’s done flip the legs upside down and cook for additional 40-55 mins. or until the internal temperature of the turkey legs reaches 170°F from its thickest part. You can use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature.
How to Store Leftover Turkey Legs?
You can easily store leftover turkey legs in an air-tight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator/fridge and up to 3 months in the freezer.
How to Reheat Turkey Legs?
Whenever you have a craving to have some turkey legs. You just have to place them in a baking tray bake for about 30 mins. at 325°F.
What to Serve with Baked Turkey Legs?
You can serve these baked turkey legs with the sauce and vegetables from the casserole dish.
How do I Know my Turkey Legs are Done?
The best way to know turkey legs is done using a meat thermometer. When the internal temperature of turkey legs reaches 170°F from its thickest part, then you can say it’s done with cooking.
