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Turkey leg rub. Add a few tablespoons of water or broth and some butter. For best results, heat your turkey legs at a. There’s something about enjoying a smoky, succulent turkey leg that feels rustic and satisfying.

When an inserted meat thermometer reads at least 155ºf, increase the oven temperature to 400ºf (or set to broil) for the last few minutes of baking, until the turkey legs read 165ºf. Heat the air fryer to 350 degrees. Web prep turkey legs for smoking by patting them dry with a paper towel and brushing with olive oil.

Turkey drumsticks have a lot of connective tissue and the low heat is. Web gently pull the turkey skin back into place, and season the skin with an additional light sprinkling of dry rub. After it has reached the boiling point, let it rest at room temperature before putting all the turkey in it.

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Preheat your smoker to 250°f. As the legs reheat, the liquid and the melting fat will ensure that the legs don’t dry out. Place on the roasting rack and spray the meat with avocado oil.

Allow the turkey to dry and come to room temperature for 30 minutes on the kitchen counter. Let the turkey legs sit in room temperature for 30 minutes. Web use a dry rub.