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Switch things up this holiday & serve slow cooker turkey legs! These rotisserie seasoned turkey legs can also be made in the Instant Pot.

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Updated 2019 with Instant Pot instructions

I'm a household of two so turkey legs are a great alternative My local grocery store almost always has turkey legs. Because of them being readily available, I have come to love cooking turkey legs. Turkey legs are a good choice for the slow cooking. Dark meat poultry in general is a good cut for a slow cooker or electric pressure cooker (Instant Pot). The method of slow cooking tenderizes the even toughest cut of poultry like turkey legs.

before (slow cooker)

Turkey Legs?

Turkey legs are the leg of the turkey from the thigh to the knee. Similar to chicken leg drumsticks, turkey legs are dark meat so they're flavorful and great for the low & slow cooking method of the slow cooker. Most people serve turkey legs at Thanksgiving but I actually serve them year-round. Being a household of two, I find them to be a more practical and affordable option to cooking a whole turkey or turkey breast.

after (slow cooker)

THE HOMEMADE ROTISSERIE SEASONING

This slow cooker turkey legs recipe uses my homemade rotisserie seasoning. It's enough for up to a 4 pounds of turkey legs without having to make any adjustments to the measurements. Anything larger you might want to use more seasonings. Of course you can always use your preferred seasoning for turkey recipe.

BROIL THE SKIN

After the turkey legs are done slow cooking, I like to broil the turkey legs in the oven to crisp the skin. This is an optional but recommended step. If you choose to do this, use tongs to remove the turkey legs from the slow cooker or Instant Pot because they will be hot. The meat will also be very tender. My turkey legs usually fall apart a bit when I take them out.

Tips For This Turkey Legs Recipe

You may need to maneuver your turkey legs around to make them fit in the appliance. It's okay if the turkey legs overlap a bit but they shouldn't be stacked.
Use tongs removing the turkey legs from the slow cooker or Instant Pot because they will be hot.

Other turkey recipes you might enjoy:

Turkey Breast

Whole Turkey

Air Fryer Turkey Breast Tenderloin

Turkey Corn Chowder

Turkey Mashed Potato Soup

Cajun Turkey & Sausage Soup

I used a 6-quart slow cooker or Instant Pot for this recipe.

4 medium size turkey legs (approximately 2–3 pounds total)
1 tablespoon oil of your choice
1 cup water (for Instant Pot only)

Homemade Rotisserie Seasoning Mix

2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne

Prepare The Turkey Legs

Mix seasonings together in a small bowl.
Rub oil evenly over each turkey legs and rub mixture generously on each turkey leg.

Slow Cooker

Add the prepared turkey legs to the bottom of the slow cooker.
Cook HIGH 3-4 hours or LOW 6-8.

Instant Pot

Pour water into the bottom of the pressure cooker. Add the prepared turkey legs on top.
Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 25 minutes (make sure internal temperature for the turkey is 165° Fahrenheit). Natural release 10 minutes then quick release remaining pressure.

Optional but recommended step for both slow cooker & Instant Pot: Use tongs (the turkey legs will be hot) and remove them from the appliance. Place the turkey legs on a baking sheet and BROIL them in the oven for approximately 3-5 minutes to crisp the skin.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 4 hours

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