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Irresistible Smothered Turkey Wings Recipe


  • Author: Velma
  • Total Time: PT2H30M
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

For the turkey wings:

  • 3–4 pounds turkey wings
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

For the gravy:

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken or turkey broth
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Pat the turkey wings dry and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, poultry seasoning, thyme, and cayenne pepper.
  4. Rub the seasonings evenly over the turkey wings.
  5. Brown the wings in a skillet with a little oil, if desired.
  6. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  7. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2–3 minutes.
  8. Gradually add the broth while whisking until smooth.
  9. Add Worcestershire sauce, onions, bell peppers, celery, garlic, and remaining seasonings.
  10. Simmer the gravy for approximately 5 minutes.
  11. Arrange the turkey wings in a deep baking dish.
  12. Pour the gravy and vegetables over the wings.
  13. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  14. Bake for approximately 1½–2 hours, checking the wings for doneness and tenderness.
  15. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for another 15–25 minutes if needed.
  16. Allow the turkey wings to rest for 10 minutes.
  17. Remove the bay leaf, spoon gravy over the wings, and serve.
  • Prep Time: PT20M
  • Cook Time: PT1H45M
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Oven-Baked
  • Cuisine: Southern American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 520 Kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 780 mg
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 58 g
  • Cholesterol: 210 mg