GRILLED & CRISPY FRIED TURKEY LEGS

WITH SWEET POTATO FRIES

Main Course

Prep Time: 15 MINUTES

Cook Time: 1 HOUR 10 MINUTES

Serves: 2 - 4

Ingredients

  • 4 turkey drumsticks (or 2 turkey legs plus thighs)
  • 2 liters lemon-lime flavored soda
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 sweet onion, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon steak seasoning
  • Canola oil
  • Assorted dressings to dip (Blue cheese, ranch, hot honey etc.)

Directions

  • Fill a large pot with the soda, hot sauce, pepper, red pepper flakes and onion slices. Add the turkey legs and bring the mixture to a boil. Cook the mixture for 30-45 minutes, until legs reach an internal temp of 160°F. Remove from heat.
  • While legs are cooking on stove top, lightly oil cold grill. Then preheat to high.
  • Remove legs from pot and shake off excess moisture. Take onion slices out of pot and lay them on hot grill. Place legs over the onions.
  • Brush with honey and sprinkle with steak seasoning.
  • Finish cooking legs, giving them a single turn, for about 20 minutes - just long enough for a crispy brown crust to form.
  • If desired, briefly place in boiling canola on power burner to get extra crispy.
  • Serve with sweet potato fries.*