Smothered Turkey Wings Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Smothered Turkey Wings Recipe

Fall-off-the-bone Smothered Turkey Wings slow roasted in Southern-style onion gravy. A flavorful soul food dish that’s great with rice or mashed potatoes.

Prep Time20

Cook Time2

Total Time2 20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Soul Food, Southern

Servings:

Calories: 763kcal

Author: Krysten Wilkes & Marrekus Wilkes

Equipment

Roasting pan or baking dish
Large skillet or sauté pan (for the gravy)

Ingredients

3 pounds turkey wings split into drums and flats
3 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons soul food seasoning or your favorite all-purpose seasoning, plus more to taste
1 large yellow onion sliced
1 medium green bell pepper sliced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour divided
2 cups chicken stock

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Arrange the turkey wings in a roasting pan and drizzle with olive oil, coating evenly.
Sprinkle the soul food seasoning mix over both sides of the wings.
Top with half of the sliced onions and bell peppers, then cover the pan tightly with foil.
Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Remove the wings from the oven and carefully pour the pan drippings into a measuring cup to reserve for the gravy.

Gravy

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until it begins to bubble.
Add the remainder of the chopped onions and garlic, and cook until softened and fragrant.
Stir in the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Slowly whisk in the reserved pan drippings, then add the chicken stock. Continue stirring until the mixture thickens, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Pour the gravy over the turkey wings, making sure they’re well coated. Return the pan to the oven, uncovered, and bake for another 35 to 40 minutes, or until the wings are tender and the gravy has thickened.
Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Seasoning: You can use your favorite soul food or all-purpose seasoning blend. Adjust salt to taste, especially if your seasoning mix already contains salt.
Drippings: Don’t skip reserving the pan drippings! They add deep flavor and color to the gravy.
Gravy consistency: If the gravy becomes too thick, whisk in a splash of chicken stock until it reaches your desired consistency.
Serving ideas: Pair with rice, mashed potatoes, or collard greens to soak up all that flavorful gravy.
Storage: Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven or on the stovetop with a little extra broth to keep them moist.

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