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Apple Cider Glazed Turkey Leg “Drumstick Pops”

Apple Cider Glazed Turkey Leg “Drumstick Pops”


  • Author: Jackson Walker
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Description

These fun-sized turkey drumsticks get a glossy, sticky apple cider BBQ glaze and a crunchy coat of crushed pecans — served right on a stick for the ultimate handheld holiday bite. It’s part fair food, part feast, and 100% unforgettable.


Ingredients

Scale

12 mini turkey drumsticks (or turkey wings, drumette portion)

Salt & pepper to taste

1 cup apple cider

½ cup BBQ sauce

2 tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 cup crushed pecans


Instructions

Roast turkey: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Season drumsticks with salt and pepper, arrange on a baking sheet. Roast 35–40 min until cooked through (165°F internal temp).

Make glaze: In a saucepan, simmer apple cider, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, and paprika until thickened, about 8–10 min.

Glaze & coat: Brush drumsticks generously with glaze, then roll in crushed pecans.

Serve: Insert skewers or sticks into each drumstick for carnival-style presentation.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 210 / Serving
  • Fat: 11g / Serving
  • Carbohydrates: 9g / Serving
  • Protein: 18g / Serving