American · Dinner
Fried Turkey Legs
Bone-in turkey leg brined, dredged in seasoned flour, and deep-fried until the skin turns deep golden and crisp. Paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne season the crust while the meat stays juicy inside. Served with hot sauce and lemon wedge, this is American fairground fare.
$5
20 minsPrep
25 minsCook
45 minsTotal
MediumLevel
Nutrition per serving
571Calories
46.1gProtein
19.7gFat
49.2gCarbs
2.9gSugar
2.5gFiber
1084mgSodium
228mgChol
4.4gSat Fat
328mgPotassium
78mgCalcium
2.1mgIron
0.7mcgVitamin B12
8mgVitamin C
protein-rich
egg-free
gluten-free-adaptable
herb-salt
hidden-gems
Instructions
1
Prep
Rinse the bone-in turkey thigh and pat dry with paper towel, checking the skin is intact for an even crust.
2
Marinate
Submerge the turkey thigh in the salted water brine and refrigerate 2 hours until seasoned.
3
Dredge
Combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, pepper, and salt; drain the leg, brush with milk, then coat fully in the seasoned flour.
4
Fry
Heat oil in a deep pot to 325F and lower in the thigh, frying 22 minutes on medium until a thermometer reads 175F and the crust is deep golden.
5
Plate
Set the turkey thigh on a plate with the lemon wedge and hot sauce alongside.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 15 oz426g bone-in turkey thigh
- 4 cups1000ml water, for brine
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp salt, for brine
- 1 1/3 cup170g all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp1 tsp cayenne
- 1 tsp1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp1 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp90ml whole milk
- 8 cups1920ml vegetable oil, for frying
- 22 lemon wedge
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp hot sauce, to serve
