Smothered Turkey Wings

 

Here's a comforting and soulful recipe for Smothered Turkey Wings — tender, slow-braised turkey wings baked in a rich onion gravy until they fall off the bone. Perfect with rice, mashed potatoes, or cornbread.

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Smothered Turkey Wings

Ingredients

For the Turkey Wings:

• 4–5 whole turkey wings (about 3–4 lbs)
• 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
• 1½ tsp seasoned salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp thyme (dried)
• Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper for heat

For the Gravy:

• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 2½ cups chicken or turkey broth (low sodium preferred)
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• Salt & pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven:

• Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Season the turkey wings:

• Rinse and pat the turkey wings dry with paper towels.
• Rub them with olive oil or butter, then season with seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, thyme, and cayenne (if using).
• Place wings in a large baking dish or roasting pan in a single layer.

3. Make the gravy:

• In a medium skillet over medium heat, add a little oil or butter and sauté onions until soft and slightly caramelized (about 7–10 minutes).
• Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
• Sprinkle in flour and stir constantly for 1–2 minutes to make a light roux.
• Slowly whisk in the broth to avoid lumps. Add Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until the gravy thickens slightly.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.

4. Pour and bake:

• Pour the hot gravy over the turkey wings in the baking dish.
• Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 2½ hours until the wings are fall-off-the-bone tender.

5. Optional: Broil for a golden top

• Uncover the wings in the last 10 minutes and broil if you want a browned, slightly crispy top.

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Serving Suggestions

• Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or dressing/stuffing.
• Great with collard greens, green beans, or cornbread on the side.

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Let me know if you’d like a crockpot version or tips for using leftover turkey wings!