NINJA FOODI GRILL TURKEY LEGS! | Ninja Foodi Grill Recipes

turkey legs

🥗Healthier: chicken legs

💰Cheaper: pork legs

Chicken legs are leaner, while pork legs offer a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is more affordable.

liquid smoke

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: none

Smoked paprika adds a similar smoky flavor without the additives.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while canola is budget-friendly.

Set up a brine with 7 cups of hot water, sea salt, cracked black pepper, freeze dried garlic, and freeze dried onions.

Whisk the brine until the salt dissolves and everything is incorporated.

Submerge the turkey legs in the brine and let them sit overnight.

Wash the turkey legs under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.

Spread olive oil over the skin of the turkey legs and season with kosher salt.

Let the turkey legs sit for an hour to come to room temperature.

Preheat the Ninja Foodi Grill using the roast function at 350°F.

Season the outside of the turkey legs with sexy chicken rub.

Place the turkey legs on the grill grate and monitor the internal temperature with a wireless thermometer.

Cook the turkey legs for about 30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

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