Description
This smothered turkey wings recipe delivers tender, juicy wings slow-cooked in a rich homemade gravy. A flavorful Southern-style dish perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Turkey wings 3 pounds
Salt 1 teaspoon
Black pepper 1 teaspoon
Garlic powder 1 teaspoon
Onion powder 1 teaspoon
Smoked paprika 1 teaspoon
Cajun seasoning 1 teaspoon
Olive oil 2 tablespoons
Butter 2 tablespoons
Onion sliced 1 large
Bell pepper sliced 1
Flour 2 tablespoons
Chicken broth 2 cups
Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon
Thyme dried 1 teaspoon
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the turkey wings then season with salt black pepper garlic powder onion powder smoked paprika and Cajun seasoning
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat then brown the turkey wings on both sides for about 3 to 4 minutes per side
Remove the turkey wings and set aside then melt butter in the same skillet and sauté sliced onions and bell peppers until soft
Sprinkle in the flour stirring continuously for 1 to 2 minutes to create a roux
Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring until the mixture thickens into a smooth gravy
Add Worcestershire sauce and thyme then return the turkey wings to the skillet and coat them with the gravy
Transfer everything to a baking dish cover with foil and bake at 325°F 165°C for 2.5 to 3 hours until the wings are tender
Serve hot with mashed potatoes rice or cornbread
Notes
For extra tenderness cook the turkey wings in a slow cooker on low for 6 to 8 hours
Use smoked turkey wings for a deeper flavor
If the gravy is too thin mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water and stir into the sauce before serving
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking or Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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