Grilled BBQ Turkey Legs Fair-Style

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Marinating Time: 2 hours (or overnight)
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 3 hours

This Grilled BBQ Turkey Legs recipe delivers tender and juicy turkey legs, richly flavored with a smoky barbecue sauce. Perfect for gatherings or a summer cookout, these legs are a crowd-pleaser and easy to prepare.

Using your grill, you can achieve that grilled flavor while keeping the meat moist and flavorful. This recipe is a fantastic addition to your collection of BBQ recipes.

Juicy Grilled BBQ Turkey Legs

These turkey legs are marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and cooked to perfection on the grill. The grilling process infuses them with a delightful smoke flavor while the BBQ sauce adds sweetness and tang. This recipe takes roughly 1.5 hours and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

4 turkey legs
1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)

Instructions

Prep the Marinade: In a bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using.
Marinate the Turkey Legs: Rub the marinade all over the turkey legs, ensuring they’re well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium heat (around 350°F or 175°C).

Grill the Turkey Legs: Place the marinated turkey legs on the grill. Cook for about 30-35 minutes per side, basting with BBQ sauce in the last 10 minutes of grilling. Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Serve: Remove the turkey legs from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with extra BBQ sauce on the side.