Description
Smothered Turkey Wings with Gravy are the ultimate easy dinner when you want soul food comfort without a ton of work, with fall apart tender turkey, sweet onions, and a rich brown gravy that soaks into every bite. It may not be a quick breakfast, but it definitely earns a spot in your list of dinner ideas, breakfast ideas for the holidays, and comforting food ideas, and the leftovers even make a protein packed healthy snack and an easy recipe you will come back to all season long.
Ingredients
4 pounds turkey wings, separated at the joints
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
1 tablespoon brown sugar, optional
1 large yellow onion, sliced
1 orange bell pepper, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup heavy cream, optional
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Cooked rice or mashed potatoes, for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and lightly grease a large baking dish.
2. Pat the turkey wings dry with paper towels, then place them in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
3. Season the wings with kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, poultry seasoning, cayenne pepper, and brown sugar, tossing until every piece is coated.
4. Heat a large heavy skillet over medium high heat and sear the turkey wings in batches until both sides are deeply browned, then transfer them to the prepared baking dish.
5. Add the sliced onion and bell pepper to the same skillet and cook until softened and lightly golden, then stir in the minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
6. Transfer the cooked onions, peppers, and garlic to the baking dish, tucking them between and around the turkey wings.
7. In the same skillet melt the butter, then whisk in the flour and cook for 2 to 3 minutes to form a light brown roux.
8. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until smooth, then add Worcestershire sauce, dried parsley, bay leaf, additional salt, pepper, and paprika, simmering until the gravy thickens slightly.
9. Pour the hot gravy evenly over the turkey wings and vegetables, then cover the baking dish tightly with foil.
10. Bake for 90 minutes, then remove the foil, baste the wings with the gravy, and continue baking for 30 minutes more, or until the wings are very tender and the gravy is thick and bubbly.
11. Discard the bay leaf, stir in the heavy cream if using, and let the turkey rest for 10 minutes so the juices settle.
12. Garnish the smothered turkey wings with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot over rice or mashed potatoes with plenty of gravy spooned on top.
Notes
If you prefer extra crispy skin, broil the turkey wings for 2 to 3 minutes at the end of baking, watching closely so they do not burn.
If the gravy becomes thicker than you like, whisk in a few tablespoons of warm chicken broth until it loosens to your preferred consistency.
Turkey wings can vary in size, so begin checking for tenderness after 90 minutes and add extra baking time as needed until the meat is fall apart tender.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 120
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 turkey wing with gravy
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 34
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 21
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 42
- Cholesterol: 170
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