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
- 4–6 sprigs fresh thyme, de-stemmed
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 325°F.
- Season Turkey Wings: Pat dry the turkey wings, season with olive oil, worcestershire, herbs, spices, and salt/pepper. Massage to coat.
- Prepare Pan: Add onion and bell pepper to a roasting pan, place seasoned wings on top.
- First Roast: Cover with foil and roast for 90 minutes at 325°F.
- Prepare Gravy: In a skillet, cook onion, garlic, add flour, then stock, wine, thyme, cream, salt/pepper, and bay leaves. Simmer until thickened.
- Second Roast: After the first roast, increase oven heat to 375°F, flip wings, and roast for another 60 minutes.
- Combine Wings and Gravy: Pour gravy over wings, stir to coat, and roast uncovered for 1 hour.
- 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