Slow Cooker

1. In a small bowl, mix the paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, and black pepper.
2. Pat the turkey legs dry with paper towels. Rub the BBQ seasoning evenly over every side of the turkey legs and underneath the skin when possible.
3. Add the sliced onion to the bottom of the slow cooker, if using.
4. Place the seasoned turkey legs on top of the onion. Pour or brush the BBQ sauce evenly over the turkey legs.
5. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or on LOW for 5 to 6 hours. The turkey is done when it is tender and has reached a minimum internal temperature of 165°F.
6. Carefully remove the turkey legs from the slow cooker. Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Instant Pot

1. In a small bowl, mix the paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, and black pepper.
2. Pat the turkey legs dry with paper towels. Rub the seasoning evenly over all sides of the turkey legs and underneath the skin when possible.
3. Pour 1 cup of water or low-sodium chicken broth into the Instant Pot. Pl
4. Place the seasoned turkey legs on the trivet. Brush approximately half of the BBQ sauce over the turkey legs. Do not stir the BBQ sauce into the cooking liquid because the sugar in the sauce may cause a burn warning.
5. Close and seal the lid. Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes.
6. When the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes. Carefully release any remaining pressure.
7. Check that the turkey has reached a minimum internal temperature of 165°F. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the leg without touching the bone.
8. Carefully transfer the turkey legs to a foil-lined baking sheet. Brush them with the remaining BBQ sauce.
9. Broil for 2 to 4 minutes, watching closely, until the sauce is caramelized and the skin begins to crisp.
10. Let the turkey legs rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Optional Broiling Step

1. Preheat the broiler.
2. Place the cooked turkey legs on a foil-lined baking sheet.
3. Brush the legs with some of the cooked sauce from the slow cooker or Instant Pot or use additional BBQ sauce.
4. Broil for 2 to 4 minutes, watching them closely, until the sauce is lightly caramelized and the skin begins to crisp.
5. Let the turkey rest for 5 minutes before serving.