Oven-Baked Turkey Drumstick in Foil
Golden, beautifully browned crust and juicy meat - tasty and easy! To make a delicious, juicy turkey drumstick, bake it in foil. Foil keeps the juices from evaporating, and you don’t need to turn or baste the meat, which makes cooking faster and simpler.
Updated : 03 March, 2026
Easy
About 1 hour.
Ingredients
1 kilograms
Turkey leg
20 grams
Butter
1 teaspoon
Garlic
1 teaspoon
Paprika
0.5 teaspoon
Curry
to taste
Ground black pepper
to taste
Salt
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
How to bake a turkey drumstick in foil? Prepare the ingredients. Drumstick size depends on the bird’s age. I used one drumstick a little over 1 kg (about 2.2 lb), but you can use two at 500 g (about 1.1 lb) each - either works. Instead of individual spices, you can use a ready-made turkey (or chicken) seasoning. Note: such mixes often already contain salt and pepper, so season carefully.
Step 2
Rinse the turkey drumstick and pat it dry with paper towels.
Step 3
Melt the butter in a microwave or over a water bath (double boiler).
Step 4
Add paprika, curry, dried garlic, ground pepper, and salt to the melted butter. Mix well. You can replace dried garlic with 2-3 fresh cloves pressed through a garlic press, but keep in mind fresh garlic pieces may burn after you open the foil. For that reason, I usually use dried garlic in marinades and use fresh cloves only for larding (inserting into the meat).
Step 5
Rub the drumstick with the buttery spice marinade and leave it for 20-30 minutes. As the butter cools, the marinade will cling tightly to the meat.
Step 6
Place the turkey on a large double layer of foil, spread on any remaining marinade from the plate, and wrap tightly so the juices don’t leak during baking.
Step 7
Transfer the foil-wrapped drumstick to a baking tray or baking dish and bake in a preheated oven at 180-190°C (356-374°F) for 1 hour.
Step 8
Then open the foil and bake for another 20-25 minutes until a golden crust forms. If you like, baste the meat with the juices from the bottom of the dish.
Step 9
Move the cooked drumstick to a serving platter, slice into portions, and serve with a side dish. I served mine with braised red cabbage with plums. Enjoy!
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