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Instant Pot Turkey Legs

These instant pot turkey legs are perfect for an easy dinner any time of the year or for your Thanksgiving turkey. They are a lot easier to make than a whole turkey!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizers and side dishes
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 3
Calories: 531kcal
Author: Tayo Oredola

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Wash and pat dry the turkey legs with a paper towel.
    3 turkey legs
  • Mix the spices in a large bowl. Then, liberally rub the mixture all over the turkey legs.
    1 teaspoon chicken seasoning, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt
  • Turn the instant pot pressure cooker to the sauté setting and pour in the olive oil.
    2 tablespoon olive oil
  • Add the chopped onions and garlic and stir for a few minutes. Add the turkey legs and brown for a few minutes.
    ½ onion, 2 cloves garlic
  • Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the instant pot to deglaze.
    1 cup broth
  • Press the manual button on your Instant Pot and set the cook time to 20 minutes on high pressure.
  • When done, let it do a natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure by turning the knob at the top to the venting position.
  • Take out the turkey legs and set them aside, then turn the instant pot back to sauté mode.
  • In a small bowl, add 1 teaspoon of arrowroot powder and 1 tablespoon of water, then mix together.
    1 teaspoon arrowroot powder
  • Pour it into the instant pot and stir quickly. It will begin to thicken after a few minutes.
  • Pour the gravy over the turkey legs and serve.

Notes

 
  • If you cannot find a full turkey leg package at your local grocery store, you can usually find chicken legs, thighs, or even turkey wings that are a good substitute.
  • Be sure to check your turkey's temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure that it is cooked properly and not in the danger zone.
  • If you want your turkey to have a crispy skin, you can cook it in the oven on high heat for a few minutes.
  • If you are making this recipe for Thanksgiving or another holiday, you can easily double or triple the recipe to accommodate a larger crowd.

Nutrition

Calories: 531kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 61g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 1165mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1149IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg