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Smothered turkey wings covered in homemade gravy with sliced onions and peppers.
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Smothered Turkey Wings

Southern smothered turkey wings baked until tender with peppers, onions, and homemade gravy.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 5 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: Comfort food, soul food, southern, thanksgiving
Servings: 4 servings
Author: August DeWindt

Ingredients

Turkey Wings:

  • 2 lbs turkey wings 2 wings
  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ yellow onion sliced
  • 1 small green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 small red bell pepper sliced
  • ¼ cup chicken broth or turkey broth

Gravy:

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ onion thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth
  • Pan drippings
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon hot sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Cut the tips off the wings and cut each wing in half at the joint. Pat the wings very dry and remove any feathers. Place into a mixing bowl and rub the olive oil all over the wings.
  • To a small ramekin or bowl, combine the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, poultry seasoning, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Season the wings evenly on every side and rub into the meat.
    Turkey wings in a glass bowl with seasonings.
  • Place the wings into a small baking dish, 8x8 or 9x9 works great. Spread the peppers and onions on top. Pour 1/4 cup of chicken broth into the bottom of the dish.
    Turkey wings in a baking dish with onions and peppers before baking.
  • Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for an hour and twenty minutes.
    Turkey wings baking in the oven.
  • Once the hour and twenty minutes is up, remove the wings from the oven. Carefully pour the pan drippings into a container.
    Pan drippings in a measuring cup.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat on the stove with the butter inside. Once the butter is melted add in the onions and garlic. Cook for a few minutes until the onions are translucent.
    Onions cooking in butter in a pan.
  • Add in the flour and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly.
    Flour added to cooked onions in a pan.
  • Whisk in the pan drippings and the chicken broth. Take your time doing this, pour it in increments. Once whisked together add in the Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce. Whisk occasionally for about 5 minutes.
    Gravy cooking in a pan.
  • Pour the gravy over the wings and bake uncovered for 35 minutes. Check to make sure the turkey is tender and at least 165 degrees internally.
    Turkey wings in a baking dish with gravy poured over.
  • Serve with your favorite sides, eat and enjoy!
    Smothered turkey wings covered in homemade gravy with sliced onions and peppers.

Nutrition

Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 1042mg | Potassium: 581mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1634IU | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 3mg