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The Best Smothered Turkey Wings Recipe

The Best Smothered Turkey Wings Recipe

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  • Author: Wesley
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Roasting, Simmering
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These smothered turkey wings are a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a special dinner. Tender turkey wings are seasoned and roasted to perfection, then smothered in a rich gravy for a truly satisfying meal.


Ingredients

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Turkey Wings:

  • 4 lbs whole turkey wings, flat & drum piece split- tips left on, reserved for later use, or discarded (about 8 total turkey wing parts)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons worcestershire
  • 1 tablespoon herbs de provence
  • 1 tablespoon lightly dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 large yellow onion, chopped- (other half saved for gravy!)
  • 1 large green bell pepper, chopped

Turkey Gravy:

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 large yellow onion, sliced into half moons
  • 3 cloves of garlic, finely minced or pressed
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups turkey stock (or chicken stock), plus more as needed
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine, such as sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio
  • 46 sprigs fresh thyme, de-stemmed
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 325°F.
  2. Season Turkey Wings: Pat dry the turkey wings, season with olive oil, worcestershire, herbs, spices, and salt/pepper. Massage to coat.
  3. Prepare Pan: Add onion and bell pepper to a roasting pan, place seasoned wings on top.
  4. First Roast: Cover with foil and roast for 90 minutes at 325°F.
  5. Prepare Gravy: In a skillet, cook onion, garlic, add flour, then stock, wine, thyme, cream, salt/pepper, and bay leaves. Simmer until thickened.
  6. Second Roast: After the first roast, increase oven heat to 375°F, flip wings, and roast for another 60 minutes.
  7. Combine Wings and Gravy: Pour gravy over wings, stir to coat, and roast uncovered for 1 hour.
  8. Serve: Skim off excess fat, then serve with side dishes.

Notes

  • Stock is more preferred here, but broth can also be used.
  • For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free baking flour or alternatives like arrowroot or tapioca flour.
  • Read the blog post for more tips and tricks.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: Approximately 480
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 140mg